Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Data Center Automation)
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San Francisco, CA · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
A small robotics startup is building a mobile robot with a multi-joint arm that performs routine hands-on chores inside data centers. It needs a generalist software engineer who will own systems from design through deployment on machines that run in real facilities.
What you’ll build
Maintain and extend the Rust codebase behind the robots, covering inverse-kinematics solvers, closed-loop controllers that run in real time, and fleet infrastructure
Improve the remote-operation system used to drive the robots and gather training data at scale
Contribute to firmware and lower-layer software to make the machines steadier and more dependable
Integrate sensors, cameras and other hardware alongside the mechanical and firmware teams
Pick up whatever unusual problems appear, such as media streaming, ROS2 integrations, actuator interfaces and data collection tooling
Tidy and fortify the software ahead of live data-center deployments
What we’re after
Four to ten years in backend or systems software, with a focus on Rust (or a strong systems language and willingness to switch)
A degree in computer science, robotics or a related field
A history at robotics, autonomous-vehicle or other hardware-adjacent software companies
Self-direction and end-to-end ownership without needing guidance
Helpful extras: robotic arms, IK solvers, teleoperation, Linux and networking, ROS2, and hardware buses like CAN or EtherCAT
On-site in the San Francisco Bay Area, five to six days a week. Visa transfers considered for experienced candidates.