Software Engineer, Application Development (C++)

Build the Path Forward At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use. Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together. Our Software Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing by creating intuitive and efficient front-end interfaces using React, as well as robust back-end systems. Our flexible system integrates robots, sensors, and other systems present in manufacturing and combines them with our cutting edge algorithms. You will join a team of dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic people to help create the future of manufacturing. Come solve the hardest problems with the best team on the planet! What You’ll Do Tech you will use: React, Node.js and C++ for full-stack development. Git for version control and branching. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform for cloud-based applications and infrastructure (AWS). CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Slack, Jira/Confluence, Google Workspace for team collaboration. How You Deliver: Collaborate with robotics engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate complex motion planning and welding automation features. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. Debug and resolve complex issues spanning real-time motion control, perception pipelines, and multi-package integration challenges. Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure reliability in critical environments. What You Deliver: Design and implement modular, concurrent and distributed systems for perception, planning, and execution systems. Develop new robotic welding features with automated testing, optimized for real-time performance and deterministic behavior. Build reusable components for future use, optimized for maximum performance across the full lifecycle of a workflow. Integrate computer vision algorithms, motion planning, and control systems with industrial robots. Stay current with robotics, motion planning, and perception advancements, evaluating their applicability to manufacturing automation. Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. 1-2 years contributing to production robotics or C++ systems with real-world deployment requirements. Strong proficiency in C++. Experience with ROS, particularly publishers/subscribers or equivalent. Comfortable working with CMake build systems, catkin workspaces, and dependency management. Proficient with development workflows using Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments (Docker). Team Player: Startup Energizer: The idea of joining a growing venture-backed startup excites you because you know your work will have an immediate and significant impact. Collaboration Champion: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with others to achieve common goals and drive success. Mentorship Minded: You are passionate about helping peers, fostering best practices, and promoting continuous improvement within the team. Quality Advocate: You are dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality, shipping reliable and high-quality code that you can be proud of, knowing that good quality also enables fast delivery. Why You'll Love It Here Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total) 401(k) retirement plan through Empower Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team! Who We Are At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.