Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Ambi Robotics.com
Office
Berkeley, California
Full Time
We are a well-funded startup on a mission to make e-commerce logistics more efficient and human-friendly with AI-powered robotics.
Founded by leading robot AI engineers, we are growing our world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!
We’re looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to develop core robotics libraries and advanced runtime application software for Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack for core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.
Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!
DisclaimersAmbi Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Ambi Robotics will comply with federal and state mandates regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. We will require employees coming on-site to be vaccinated or in compliance with weekly testing requirements.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Founded by leading robot AI engineers, we are growing our world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!
We’re looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to develop core robotics libraries and advanced runtime application software for Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack for core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.
You Are A Good Fit If You Have:
- Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first.
- A bias toward action: you prioritize rapid development and testing versus incubating an idea until it’s “ready”.
- Eagerness to act as a generalist and solve a diverse set of challenging problems that amplify human potential with state-of-the-art robotics.
- Enthusiasm for owning all phases of the development process from design to implementation to testing to improvements.
- A desire for career growth and ownership of your work.
- Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker.
- Experience with C++ or Rust.
- A strong understanding of software engineering development practices (git, CI/CD), finite state machines, multiprocessing/multithreading, and socket programming.
- Experience with fundamentals of the robotics software stack, including kinematics and rigid transformations / 3D geometry.
- Familiarity with project management and acting as tech lead on projects involving one or more other members.
- A BS in a related field with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development OR an MS/PhD in a related field with two years of experience in commercial robotics software development.
- (BONUS) Experience in advanced robotics software topics such as controls or motion planning.
- (BONUS) Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g. Model-View-Controller)
- (BONUS) Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning.
In Addition To Competitive Compensation, We Offer Benefits Such As:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
- Equity ownership
- Unlimited PTO
- Partial WFH - one day per week
- Access to a full gym at HQ
- Free parking on site at HQ
- Free lunches 3x per week
Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!
DisclaimersAmbi Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Ambi Robotics will comply with federal and state mandates regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. We will require employees coming on-site to be vaccinated or in compliance with weekly testing requirements.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Office
Berkeley, California
Full Time
September 19, 2025