Staff Software Engineer, Software Systems

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proven experience working on robotics systems, embedded platforms, or hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives or driving architectural changes in production systems

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or later), including multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Strong Python skills for scripting, tooling, and system integration
• Deep understanding of hardware abstraction layers and low-level system design
• Hands-on experience integrating sensors such as LiDARs, cameras, and IMUs into production systems
• Strong experience with Linux-based development environments (e.g., Ubuntu)
• Experience designing and developing middleware systems or inter-process communication frameworks
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT, or similar paradigms
• Experience with build systems (e.g., CMake) and unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test)
• Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable, and modular system architectures
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in complex robotics or embedded environments
• Experience with system performance profiling and optimization (CPU, memory, latency, throughput)
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship without direct management responsibility

Things that Make a Difference:

• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) or similar robotic systems
• Prior experience leading or contributing to large-scale system re-architecture or migration efforts
• Experience designing or improving telemetry and observability systems
• Familiarity with custom middleware architectures (non-ROS environments)
• Background in real-time or near-real-time systems
• Experience working at the intersection of hardware and software integration
• Passion for robotics, automation, and building high-performance, scalable systems

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $187,182 to $201,221.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
• Internal continuous learning events
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company