Nimble Robotics

Nimble Robotics

Senior Robotics SWE, Path Planning

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$250kDetected 43 days ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentAlgorithmsAWSKubernetesCI/CDAPI DevelopmentValuationSupply ChainRoboticsHardware DesignCommunication

About the role

  • We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build the core software powering our next-generation autonomous robots.
  • In this role, you will develop the systems that allow our robots to operate with exceptional reliability, precision, and efficiency in real production environments.
  • You will work across robotics and autonomy-building robust, production-grade software that scales as we deploy more robots into high-throughput warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robot behaviors and task-level intelligence across a large scale fleet of robots.
  • Develop and scale multi-agent path planning algorithms and optimization strategies to maximize fleet throughput and solve complex task allocation challenges in real-time.
  • Design and implement task orchestration and robot behaviors across nominal and edge-case scenarios, ensuring high task success rate and robust recovery.
  • Drive measurable improvements in autonomy quality, using data and operational metrics to iterate on task success rate, recovery behavior, and system reliability.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineering on seamless software-hardware integration for new robot platforms and upgrades.
  • Participate and lead technical design reviews and drive architecture decisions for core subsystems and features.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in production‑level coding in C++, Python, or Rust
  • Demonstrated experience designing scalable systems and leading complex technical projects.
  • A proven track record of using analysis to influence high-stakes operational and engineering changes.
  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience or knowledge of distributed systems, backend services, API design, CI/CD, AWS, Kubernetes
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Compensation

  • The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $190,000 - $250,000/year.
  • In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.

Company info

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  • Why Join Nimble?
  • At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy.
  • Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.
  • We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day.
  • We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre.
  • We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world.
  • We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals.
  • If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
  • Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We make all employment decisions based solely on merit.
  • We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
  • Nimble's Benefits
  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
  • Health Insurance
  • Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully paid parking spots.
  • Referral Bonus
  • Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
  • Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
  • Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program
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