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You'll be a technical self-starter who thrives with broad ownership, can make sound architectural decisions independently, and is energized by building real systems on physical hardware in unstructured environments. As an early hire, you'll shape our engineering culture and leave a lasting mark on how our robots think, see, and move.Responsibilities As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will be expected to be versatile, making key contributions to a range of components in the Spacer software stack, including:Robotics Software Stack: Develop and maintain our ROS-based control systems for real-time robotic motion and coordination for our rebar-tying robot GRIDEmbedded Systems: Strong skills in C++ for embedded platforms, optimizing for reliability and low-latencySensor Integration: Interface with cameras, lidar, IMUs, and encoders to build robust perception and feedback loopsHardware-Software Integration: Work closely with hardware engineers to debug, calibrate, and optimize the full system, including the construction tasks specific mechanismsMotion Planning & Control: Implement kinematics, trajectory planning, and control algorithms for smooth, natural movementProduction-Ready Systems: Build the monitoring, diagnostics, and update infrastructure needed for manufacturing a high-volume product that is aimed at navigating the construction environment & outdoors temperatures and weather conditions.Required: 4+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong C++ skills—you're comfortable with performance optimization, memory management, and debugging complex systemsPython proficiency for scripting, testing, and rapid prototypingExperience with sensors, cameras, motors, or embedded systems in a professional contextExcellent debugging skills—you know how to track down issues across hardware, firmware, and softwareHigh energy and enthusiasm for building physical productsBased in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. 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