Software Engineer (Robotics)

At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility.You’ll be joining a small, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected.We are looking for a deeply technical software engineer to build high-performance, real-time software that runs on edge devices under strict latency and memory constraints. This role is focused on deterministic execution, distributed system design, and low-level performance optimization. You do not need to work on deep learning research. You will build the infrastructure and runtime systems that make real-time robotics possible.What You’ll DoDesign and implement low-latency distributed systems running on edge hardwareWrite high-quality C++ or Rust code with strong attention to memory safety, determinism, and performanceBuild real-time data pipelines for high-throughput sensor and video streamsDesign IPC mechanisms between perception, control, and device subsystemsOptimize memory layout, CPU utilization, and concurrency patternsDebug complex production issues involving race conditions, memory fragmentation, and performance bottlenecksProfile systems using low-level tools to eliminate latency spikes and tail latency issuesBuild reliable pub/sub and message-passing architectures under unreliable network conditionsEnsure systems remain stable under constrained compute, limited memory, and high I/O loadWhat We’re Looking ForStrong background in systems programming with C++ preferred; Rust experience highly valuedDeep understanding of multithreading, lock-free structures, and concurrency primitivesExperience building distributed systems or real-time processing pipelinesStrong algorithmic foundation and solid understanding of data structuresExperience debugging memory issues using profilers, sanitizers, and performance tracing toolsFamiliarity with Linux internals, networking stacks, and system-level optimizationExperience working on embedded platforms or edge compute environmentsBonus PointsExperience with real-time Linux or low-latency kernel tuningFamiliarity with high-throughput networking or zero-copy architecturesExperience building systems on NVIDIA Jetson or similar edge hardwareKnowledge of CUDA or GPU memory managementExperience designing resilient pub/sub architecturesSkills And QualificationsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field3+ years of experience building systems-level or performance-critical software (experience with edge systems, robotics infrastructure, or real-time platforms highly preferred)Strong programming skills in C++ (preferred) with experience in Rust highly valuedDeep understanding of multithreading, concurrency primitives, and lock-free data structuresExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) in EnglishPassion for building high-performance infrastructure that powers real-time robotics systemsResilient and adaptable in challenging, fast-paced startup environmentsAbility to work in an onsite environment — we move faster when we're in the same roomWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation package100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insuranceFlexible paid time off and 9 paid holidays401(k) with both Traditional and Roth optionsEquity in a rapidly growing companyReferral bonusesDaily team dinners and regular team off-sites to build connection and momentumThe latest Apple tech and unlimited tools so you can winUnlimited Cursor and Claude Code creditsDirect exposure to our AI-native GTM machineryWe're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness.Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Battery Ventures, Mosaic, and 8VC, have raised over $30M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.