Robotics Software Engineer II - Mission

Job Title: Robotics Software Engineer II - Mission
Department: Software Engineering
Job Level: L4
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

This position will take a lead role in the design, development, and implementation of robotics software systems and algorithms. The individual will work on challenging and innovative robotics projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge solutions that enable intelligent and autonomous robots. This position requires a seasoned software engineer with a deep expertise in robotics, strong technical skills, and a passion for advancing the field of robotics.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Software Architecture and Design: Build out a next generation behavior engine that supports rapid customization of workflows. Develop robust APIs that allow customers and 3rd party integrators to use this behavior engine.
• Software Development: Explore new ways to use AI to simplify telling our robot how to behave. Help teams rapidly prototype new workflows and use-cases to expand our product line.
• System Integration and Testing: Debug field errors. Build robust test automation so we can rapidly release features without breaking things.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to expand the product line.
• Research and Innovation: Explore new ways to use AI to simplify telling our robot how to behave.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications: 

• 2+ years industry experience in backend engineering, or similar role
• Working experience with either Go or C++
• Working experience developing production-grade APIs
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with evolving needs

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications: 

• Experience with behavior trees
• Prior roles in a robotics company and/or startup environment
• Familiarity with protobuf/gRPC, REST, or GraphQL API design

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Physical Requirements

• 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.

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. 

The pay range for this position is $140K-$170K. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.

Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical 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.