Staff Robotic Software Engineer

About MytraWe’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.About The RoleMytra’s robotics team is looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to develop software critical for motion control, task execution, and safety management of our robotic fleet as we scale. You will collaborate closely across multidisciplinary hardware and software teams, own firmware development throughout the product lifecycle, and contribute significantly to real-time embedded systems critical to our robot's performance.ResponsibilitiesDeliver high quality code across many layers of the robotics software stackImplement highly performant and real time code for critical control and safety functionsIdentify performance, maintainability, and reliability of code changesContribute to the complete life cycle of software features including feature definition, implementation, test plan, and roll out strategyAssess and contribute to long-term architectural decisions as software evolvesLead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha and beta phase prototype robotsQualificationsBS in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalentExperience with C/C++/Rust and system level environmentsStrong experience with Python, particularly focused on application and process level developmentDemonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable incremental progress in a continuous integration development environment Experience coding in concurrent and multithreaded environmentsUnderstanding of electromechanical systems, kinematics, and robotics controlExperience with network communication technologies, including CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, and pub/sub frameworks like NATSUnderstanding of how hardware changes affect robotics software and vice-versaUnderstanding of Git and software version managementStrong knowledge of software design and maintainability patterns Preferred experience in embedded software and/or firmware developmentAbility to fluently interpret system data to root cause logged faults and build robust diagnostic toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Linux operating systems and kernel fundamentalsA Final NoteIf this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last.Benefits IncludeCompetitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCsFully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insuranceFully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” tableGenerous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge togetherVoluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityFully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equityCommuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefitLively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phasesFully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquartersPay NoticeCompensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.The Pay Range For This Role Is200,000 - 225,000 USD per year(Mytra, Inc.)