Foundation Robotics

Robotics Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

PythonGoRustC++Distributed SystemsRobotics

About the role

Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.
Who should join: You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.

Requirements

You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.
Proven background as a generalist software engineer, comfortable operating across different layers of the software stack (from higher-level cloud applications down to OS-adjacent implementations).
Strong experience in designing and implementing system services applications, including web applications, user interfaces, and robot control interfaces.
Proficiency in at least one major programming language used in cloud/systems development (e.g., C++, Python, Go, Rust).
A "scrappy" mindset with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, port software, and delve into low-level (OS-adjacent) code when necessary.
Familiarity with foundational computer science concepts, operating systems, and networking.

Company info

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
Our Culture We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with.
Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.
You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
You care about aesthetics and design inside out.
If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to "fix" it.
You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.
Why Are We Hiring for this Role To build and maintain the full software ecosystem for our general-purpose robots, requiring versatility across high-level cloud services and system services running on the robot computer.
To drive the implementation and scaling of critical system services applications, including user-facing web applications, comprehensive data logging infrastructure, and robot interfaces.
To ensure the team has a capable software generalist who can bridge the gap between high-level applications and low-level system necessities, enabling rapid feature development, software porting, and necessary OS-adjacent implementations.
To contribute a broad and deep software background to influence the technical direction and architecture of both robot-side and cloud-side systems.
What Kind of Person are we looking For A great software generalist who is versatile and can write at scale cloud software.
Ability to design and implement system services apps that sit on the robot computer, such as webapps and robot control interfaces.
Focus is on higher-level software development (above firmware/OS, and lower than AI components).
Scrappy and capable of extending into OS level implementations and software porting when necessary.
Expertise in building and scaling cloud software (e.g., distributed systems, robust APIs, data logging pipelines).
About Us Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.

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