About Boxbot
Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain.
We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility.
We're seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help lead our software development efforts and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who wants to build production-grade software for large-scale automation systems, not just manage tickets or write isolated application code. You'll be deeply involved in both high-level architecture decisions and day-to-day coding.
### Responsibilities
Own the architecture and development of software for Boxbot’s automated material handling systems, from core controls to customer deployment
Build high-performance, reliable C++ software that interfaces directly with robotics, motion control, sensors, PLCs, and other automation hardware
Lead technical decisions across system architecture, controls software, deployment tooling, reliability, and performance
Work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and field teams to bring complex hardware/software systems to life
Debug and solve real-world system issues across software, hardware, networking, timing, and controls boundaries
Set a high bar for code quality, system reliability, testability, and maintainability through strong engineering practices
Mentor other software engineers and help raise the technical capability of the team
Contribute to product roadmap decisions, technical strategy, and long-term platform architecture
Support deployments at customer sites by partnering with implementation teams to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and supportable
### Requirements
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in C++
Strong experience building software for complex physical systems, such as robotics, industrial automation, controls, embedded systems, or hardware-integrated products
Proven ability to architect reliable, maintainable software for systems that must work in the real world
Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems, multi-threaded programming, hardware interfaces, and Linux-based environments
Strong debugging skills across software, hardware, networking, timing, and system integration issues
Ability to lead technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, and mentor other engineers
Comfortable working closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and field teams
Strong ownership mindset, practical judgment, and bias toward building systems that are simple, reliable, and deployable
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
### What We Offer
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology with real-world impact
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
Chance to play a key role in high-stakes projects
Boxbot is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
We are headquartered in Alameda, CA with an easy commute via Bart, Ferry, Amtrak and free parking.
