Staff Software Engineer, Bear Robotics

• This role requires both deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to guide teams in building scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a record of delivering complex projects
• Deep expertise in at least one major programming language or tech stack (e.g., Java, C++, Python, Go, etc.)
• Strong background in system design, distributed systems, and software architecture
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or robotics engineering
• Equivalent experience in lieu of formal education may be considered
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 30 lbs

Desirable

• The Staff Software Engineer at Bear Robotics is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the design, architecture, and delivery of critical software systems that power our autonomous service robots and cloud infrastructure
• As a Staff Engineer, you will work across teams, mentor engineers, and play a central role in shaping the future of our platform in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Technical Leadership:
• Define and drive the technical vision for major projects and initiatives
• Set engineering standards, guide architecture decisions, and foster technical excellence across teams
• Lead design and code reviews with a focus on high-impact, long-term solutions
• System Design & Architecture:
• Architect robust, maintainable, and scalable systems across cloud, edge, and robotic platforms
• Evaluate and select technologies that best meet product and infrastructure needs
• Identify and address architectural risks and trade-offs
• Hands-on Software Development:
• Write high-quality, performant, and testable code
• Build prototypes and lead implementation of critical software components
• Demonstrate best practices in software development, CI/CD, and test automation
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Product, Hardware, QA, Design, and Operations teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Translate business goals and product requirements into effective technical strategies
• Drive alignment and clarity in multi-stakeholder projects
• Technical Problem Solving:
• Break down complex problems into clear, actionable steps
• Provide deep technical analysis and innovative solutions under ambiguity
• Ensure root cause resolution of critical issues
• Mentorship & Coaching:
• Serve as a mentor and coach to junior and mid-level engineers
• Promote a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and skills development across the engineering organization
• Quality & Reliability:
• Champion high standards for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Guide teams in building observability, monitoring, and fault-tolerant systems
• Implement and advocate for automated testing and deployment practices
• Continuous Learning:
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, especially in robotics, AI, and cloud systems
• Share knowledge across teams and encourage innovation and experimentation
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Lead or contribute to strategic company-wide engineering initiatives
• Perform other duties or lead specialized initiatives as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None