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Backed by top-tier investors and built by a team from leading autonomous systems and technology companies, the business is rapidly scaling with multi-year enterprise contracts.Key Responsibilities:This is a hands-on technical leadership role owning the end-to-end on-device software stack, spanning embedded systems, robotics middleware, and cloud connectivity. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams across hardware, autonomy, product, and operations to deliver reliable, production-ready robotic platforms.Technical Architecture & Platform Leadership -Define and evolve the architecture for on-device software, including OS, hardware abstraction, middleware, and system services Lead design decisions for real-time control systems, sensor integration, and inter-process communication Establish scalable patterns connecting edge systems to cloud platforms and user-facing applications Hands-On Engineering - Develop production-grade software across robotics middleware, backend services, and cloud infrastructure Lead critical initiatives across platform software, fleet management, and data pipelines Build and maintain deployment, monitoring, and over-the-air (OTA) update systems Troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack—from low-level systems to application layer Engineering Leadership & Mentorship - Set engineering standards that balance quality, scalability, and speed Champion best practices in reliability, observability, and testing across embedded and cloud environments Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on collaboration Partner with hardware and autonomy teams on system integration and performance optimization Develop internal tools to improve engineering velocity and system scalability Required Experience -8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership capacity Proven track record delivering production systems in robotics, IoT, or autonomous platforms Experience building reliable, scalable systems for enterprise/B2B deployments Strong expertise in on-device/platform systems (OS configuration, drivers, networking, system services) Experience with robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2), real-time systems, and sensor integration Familiarity with modern infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability tooling) Preferred Experience -Experience with collaborative robotics or industrial automation environments Background in OTA updates and remote device/fleet management at scale Exposure to manufacturing or production environments Experience in high-growth startup environments, particularly in hardware or robotics Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Full-stack capabilities (Python/C++, APIs, databases, web interfaces) Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary + meaningful early-stage equity Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexible PTO","company":"Eames Consulting","rawCompany":"eames consulting","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T18:58:43.403Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Software Engineer (Technical Lead, Robotics Platform)","description":"Staff Software Engineer- (Technical Lead, Robotics Platform)Worksite Location: San Francisco, California (Onsite, 5 Days)Position Reports to: Chief Technology Officer – EngineeringCompensation Package: $175,000 – $225,000 Base SalaryA high-growth, venture-backed robotics company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the architecture and development of its core software platform powering production robotic systems. 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