Staff Software Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Hybrid position based in Fremont, California, United States; all roles are U.S.-based and current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Salary: $230,000–$299,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercially deployed humanoid robots for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and evolve modern C++ software components that interface with operating-system drivers and robot hardware.
• Set technical direction and architecture for high-bandwidth, low-latency hardware interface software.
• Integrate software, electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems across prototype and production environments.
• Debug complex cross-domain failures and establish diagnostics, observability, and failure-handling practices.
• Integrate computing systems through Wi-Fi, networking, serial communications, and industrial fieldbuses.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.

Requirements

• MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of industry experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ for complex, performance-sensitive systems.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale software with significant hardware/software integration complexity.
• Proficiency with recent Linux systems and extensive experience developing and debugging hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Experience debugging electrical, mechanical, and software problems in electromechanical systems.
• Experience with automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, or Profinet; ability to lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time or low-latency systems and embedded C++.
• Experience with electronic circuit debugging tools, brushless motors, and motor control.
• Knowledge of Linux networking protocols and configuration.
• Experience with Python, Git, Jira, feature branching, and continuous integration and deployment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits beginning on the first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and company stock options.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off or vacation and sick leave, and 12 company holidays including a winter shutdown.
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and eligible relocation assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements, annual discretionary bonuses for eligible roles, and catered lunches at select locations.