4+ years of robotics software engineering experience
Proven production C++ experience on physical robotic systems
Experience owning software features in sensor data, tracking, control, or autonomy
Fluency in real-time systems, including threading and latency analysis
Familiarity with CI/CD and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Knowledge of sensor synchronization, timestamps, and target tracking is advantageous
Experience with ROS/ROS2 and defense or safety-critical software is a plus
Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements
Responsibilities
Own production C++ features for sensor data processing and autonomy
Profile and resolve software issues related to threading and latency
Build and maintain tests and CI/CD processes alongside feature development
Debug failures on real hardware, including in field conditions
Participate in regular field tests
Benefits
Equity options available
On-site work environment in San Francisco
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology
Engagement in hands-on field testing
Collaborative team atmosphere focused on innovation
Full Job Description
About the Role
Join a defense technology team building autonomous robotic systems for countering unmanned aircraft. You will develop and ship production C++ software that connects sensor data, tracking, control, and autonomy on physical hardware. What You'll Do
Own production C++ features across sensor data processing, tracking, control, and autonomy.
Profile and resolve threading, process structure, latency, and timing issues in the software you own.
Build and maintain tests, CI/CD, and hardware-in-the-loop testing alongside feature development.
Debug failures that occur on real hardware, including in field conditions.
Take part in regular field tests.
What We're Looking For
At least 4 years of hands-on robotics software engineering experience.
Demonstrated production C++ experience on a physical robotic system, with software that reached repeated use in the field or operational environments.
Experience owning software features across sensor data, tracking, control, or autonomy.
Fluency with real-time systems, including threading, latency, and timing analysis.
Experience with CI/CD or hardware-in-the-loop testing for hardware-facing software.
Experience with sensor synchronization, timestamps, coordinate frames, sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, or target tracking is useful.
ROS or ROS2, cameras, IMUs, encoders, gimbal or turret systems, and defense, aerospace, or safety-critical software experience are helpful.
Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $185,000 to $235,000 annually, plus equity. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, five days per week, with field test days included.
