Senior Systems Software Engineer, 1X

• If you are a systems programmer who has worked on real-time vision/lidar/radar systems, real-time streaming platforms, high-performance game engines, or high-frequency trading platforms where low latency is critical, this role is for you
• Solid experience with Linux and C++ programming
• Proven experience building large software applications in relevant domains
• Proficiency in handling memory management and hardware resources in C++/Rust
• Strong skills in using C-APIs to access low-level system resources (e.g., V4L, POSIX, OpenGL, CUDA)
• Deep understanding of OS primitives and experience implementing them in real-time systems
• First-hand experience optimizing for low latency and high throughput on modern CPUs
• Experience working with hardware accelerators through C-APIs
• Background in systems where latency is critical (e.g., robotics, real-time control systems, high-frequency trading, high-performance gaming engines)

Desirable

• As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Senior Systems Software Engineer
• You will collaborate closely with roboticists, mechanical engineers, computer scientists, and machine learning experts to bring cutting-edge technology to life
• Be part of a team developing a state-of-the-art, human-in-the-loop teleoperations and autonomy stack that enables advanced capabilities for humanoid robots
• You will work with a highly motivated team of robot operators giving instant feedback and using the system to perform useful tasks daily
• See your work deployed globally, where humanoid robots perform real-world tasks in diverse environments, making a tangible impact
• Collaborate with a team of world-class roboticists, engineers, and AI experts to push the boundaries of robotics and technology
• Create and implement novel techniques to minimize system latency and computational load
• Utilize GPU acceleration to enhance image processing and inference tasks, ensuring high performance and responsiveness in real-time applications
• Contribute to the development of low-latency vision systems for NEO, integrating cameras, sensors, and image processing algorithms to enhance robotic perception
• Build and optimize real-time streaming solutions within the robot, focusing on efficient compression, decompression, and data transmission under limited compute resources
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate vision systems into the robot's overall architecture, contributing to a robust and efficient teleoperations and autonomy stack

• Introductions - interviews to learn more about you and talk about 1X and the role
• Interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team
• Hiring manager / senior team member / technical interview
• Team interviews - technical interviews and deep-dives with team members. May include a take home challenge, presentation or problem-solving exercise
• Technical deep-dive conversation with a team member
• Onsite interviews with team members
• Final stages - you move to the final round
• Expectation management with the hiring manager
• We will conduct reference checks
• Job offer conversation
• Depending on the role and your background, additional interviews may be added
• You are also welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process