Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Robotics Software Engineer role is onsite in Redwood City, CA, with an annual base salary range of $180,000–$220,000. Dexterity develops warehouse automation systems intended to handle repetitive and physically difficult work and support more resilient supply chains. The engineer architects the mechatronics software stack and builds software interfaces for hardware devices. The role helps deliver performant, observable, real-time software for intelligent warehouse robotics while mentoring developers and improving engineering practices.

What you'll do

• Architect the mechatronics software stack
• choose, validate, and build software interfaces for hardware devices
• develop and improve production real-time applications in C++
• analyze requirements
• review code
• mentor developers
• document best practices
• evaluate technologies and recommend tools or components.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff robotics software engineer

redwood city ca

dexterity

$180k-$220k

robotics

mechatronics

modern c++

ethercat

can

canopen

real-time systems

linux

warehouse automation

distributed systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Base pay is part of a total rewards package that may include comprehensive benefits and equity, depending on eligibility.

Why this role

Requires an MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience; expert EtherCAT, CAN, and CANopen knowledge; and 7+ years of Modern C++ production experience. Docker and Kubernetes experience are nice to have.

About the employer

Dexterity is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.