Senior Software Engineer, Chef Robotics

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development with demonstrated full-stack capabilities
• Proven experience in software development, with a focus on autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with emphasis on object-oriented design and development
• Experience with software development tools and frameworks commonly used in robotics and autonomous systems (e.g., ROS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, perception algorithms, and other technologies relevant to autonomous robotics operations
• Advanced understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary software projects from conception to deployment
• Strong background in system architecture design and cross-functional technical decision-making
• Understanding of real-time systems, robotics integration, and high-performance application requirements
• Experience with CI/CD practices, infrastructure-as-code, and production deployment workflows
• Knowledge of secure system design including authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Familiarity with performance optimization across multiple technology stacks
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and comfort working across different technology stacks and problem domains
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and other specialists
• Comfort with working startup-oriented hours and commitment to working onsite five days a week
• Passion for robotics and food automation technology with drive to stay current with emerging technologies

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer, Generalist at Chef Robotics, you'll play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of software systems across our entire robotics platform
• You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and specialists across the tech stack to ensure seamless integration of software components into our food automation systems
• This role requires versatility and deep expertise across multiple technical domains, with the ability to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle and build comprehensive solutions that power our intelligent food preparation robots
• Collaborate with robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and other software engineers across the tech stack to design, develop, and deploy software solutions for food automation robots
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems that meet the unique challenges of commercial food production environments
• Implement algorithms for perception, manipulation, motion planning, and control to enable autonomous food preparation behavior
• Work across frontend dashboards, backend APIs, and cloud infrastructure to build comprehensive solutions that integrate with robotics hardware and AI systems
• Design and optimize database schemas to support robot operations, telemetry, recipe management, and system analytics
• Implement efficient data pipelines between on-device robotics systems and cloud services
• Create data access layers and APIs that enable seamless integration across multiple subsystems
• Develop real-time data processing systems for robotics telemetry and performance monitoring
• Establish data integrity protocols and backup systems across distributed robotics deployments
• Optimize software performance and reliability to meet stringent food safety requirements and operational standards
• Implement fault-tolerant systems with high availability requirements for production food preparation environments
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of software components to ensure functionality, accuracy, and safety in commercial kitchens
• Develop comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems across the entire software stack
• Create diagnostic tools and performance optimization solutions for operational visibility across all system components
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in autonomous systems, robotics, and food automation technology
• Integrate new sensor data, perception algorithms, and AI/ML components into existing software architecture
• Implement automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure-as-code practices, and modern development workflows
• Develop data pipelines between on-device robotics systems and cloud services for real-time operations
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions and help establish software engineering standards across teams
• Key Projects You'll Work On
• Contributing to end-to-end features that span robotics hardware, perception systems, cloud services, and user interfaces
• Developing software solutions that enable autonomous food preparation behavior across diverse ingredients and recipes
• Implementing comprehensive testing and validation frameworks for software components across the platform
• Building performance optimization and monitoring systems that ensure reliable operation in commercial food environments
• Collaborating on cross-functional initiatives that integrate multiple engineering disciplines and technology stacks