Senior Robotics Software Engineer
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Role Overview
The role on-site in San Francisco, no remote candidates will be considered for this role.
We build next generation of robots and interaction with hardware is a must.
We're seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join the core team building Spacer's production-level robot.
This is a highly hands-on, multidisciplinary role spanning the full autonomy stack—from raw sensor data through perception, localization, planning, and control.
You'll be a technical self-starter who thrives with broad ownership, can make sound architectural decisions independently, and is energized by building real systems on physical hardware in unstructured environments.
As an early hire, you'll shape our engineering culture and leave a lasting mark on how our robots think, see, and move.
Key Skills for This Role
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4+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong C++ skills—you're comfortable with performance optimization, memory management, and debugging complex systems
Python proficiency for scripting, testing, and rapid prototyping
Experience with sensors, cameras, motors, or embedded systems in a professional context
Excellent debugging skills—you know how to track down issues across hardware, firmware, and software
High energy and enthusiasm for building physical products
Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team works in-person which is essential for hardware development
Preferred:
ROS/ROS2 experience
Shipped a robotics product or worked on production robotic systems or similar (cars, automation of equipment, other robotics applications, etc)
Embedded development experience
Computer vision, sensor fusion, or perception experience Background in controls, kinematics, or motion planning
Experience working in high pace, early stage startups
Compensation The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000–$230,000 annually, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As one of our early engineering hires, your equity stake will be meaningful and reflect the impact you'll have building our technology from the ground up.
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