Robotics Systems Engineer — Software​/Emedded

Robotics Systems Engineer — Software/Embedded

We’re looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join our small, focused team working to solve a big, real-world problem: physical inventory. You’ll work directly with the founders to design and build open-source hardware and software systems that automate storage, retrieval, and tracking. This role is central to our effort to create a flexible, small-scale AS/RS solution that can be used in a wide range of environments—not just warehouses with big budgets.

We’re redefining how pharmacies operate by combining software and hardware to automate inventory management, the pick/pack process and more.

• Design and develop system-level software architecture that integrates seamlessly with hardware and firmware components.
• Write and optimize scalable, reliable software for hardware interfaces and data communication protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust integration and end-to-end system performance.
• Develop and maintain APIs, communication layers, and middleware to connect hardware systems with higher-level applications.
• Implement real-time and asynchronous software systems to handle data processing, system control, and error recovery.
• Conduct software performance testing, profiling, and debugging to meet functional and scalability requirements.
• Define, execute, and maintain automated testing pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
• Document software architecture, design decisions, and system configurations comprehensively.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in systems software development and architecture design.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Rust, and Type Script or similar languages.
• Strong knowledge of system-level programming concepts, including threading, memory management, and real-time systems.
• Experience working with communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, MQTT, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Familiarity with software development for embedded systems, cloud-based architectures, or IoT solutions.
• Strong experience with tools and frameworks for testing, CI/CD, and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Git).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system-wide optimization.
• Location:
  
  Midtown Manhattan, on‑site.

$80,000-$100,000 + Equity

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

• Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Team lunches, off‑sites

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