Bear Robotics
Software Engineer II
Redwood City, CA · Mid
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$17,149 more — $193,149 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $193,149 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets the company's coding standards and best practices.
- Project Execution: Contribute to the execution of critical projects or initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Collaboration and Technical Contribution: Collaborate with senior engineers to provide guidance on technical implementations.
- Support junior team members, helping them enhance their technical skills.
- System Design and Architecture: Participate in system design and architecture discussions.
- Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to contribute to the design of complex software systems, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using various programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
- Assist in defining project goals and timelines, and manage tasks effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues promptly.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
- Drive a culture of quality and establish robust testing processes.
- Perform other related duties or specialized areas as assigned.
Requirements
- Significant professional experience as a software engineer, with a focus on complex software development, preferably in a large-scale, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Golang, Python, or others Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design principles, and architectural patterns.
- Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, and related technologies.
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.
- Experience with Terraform or other IaC technologies.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or similar technologies.
- Experience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers and API design.
- 2~5 years of experience
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee routinely is required to sit
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills/Abilities/
Skills
- Engineer II Department:
Compensation
- $176k-$215k
Benefits
- Benefits Summary We hire the best, not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people, but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our company's success.
- Innovation and Learning: Stay up to date with the latest technologies, tools, and industry trends.
Company info
- About Bear Robotics: Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality.
- Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- l conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance
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