BrightAI
Senior / Staff Engineer, Robotics
Palo Alto, California · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago
PythonC++BashAlgorithmsGitAWSAzureDockerCI/CDLinuxMachine LearningComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensorsLeadershipCommunicationMentoringActuators
About the role
- Our team is composed of the best and brightest minds, many of whom have played key roles in leading companies such as Microsoft, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Samsung.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end technical architecture of the robotic system, ensuring seamless integration between hardware (sensors, actuators) and software (ROS/ROS2, perception, navigation, control).
- Partner with Product Managers and Engineering management to define the technical roadmap, breaking down complex product requirements into executable engineering milestones.
- Enforce high standards for code quality, safety-critical systems, and architectural integrity through rigorous design and code reviews.
- Lead the evaluation of new technologies, sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs), and algorithms to keep the company at the forefront of the robotics industry.
- Lead the design and development of edge-based systems, from initial concept through production
- Collaborate closely with the product team to drive technical development
- Collaborate with stakeholders across hardware, software, AI, and product teams to bring reliable, autonomous robotics to market
- Drive the internal development and report technical status internally and externally.
- Drive the overall technical roadmap, ensuring alignment across software, firmware, hardware, and cloud integration
- Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and mentor engineers in embedded systems design and debugging
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience developing robotics systems, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Experience with secure provisioning and OTA updates for Linux-based devices
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience in Embedded Linux development
- Expert-level knowledge of ROS / ROS2 and simulation environments
- BrightAI is a high-growth company at the forefront of AI, IoT, Cloud, and Mobile technologies.
- Your technical expertise and leadership will shape the future of our products-with a focus on cutting-edge autonomous robotics solutions.
Benefits
- Perception & Computer Vision (OpenCV, PCL, Object Detection, Segmentation).
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