Director, Software Development

Mujin•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

The Director of Software Development will oversee multiple development teams focused on areas such as motion planning, real-time control, cloud integration, and user interfaces. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth and proven leadership experience in scaling software organizations within robotics or complex hardware-software environments. Position Description: Define and maintain software architecture for Mujin’s robotics platform, ensuring scalability and reliability across motion planning, real-time control, cloud integration, and user interfaces. Actively contribute to writing and reviewing production-level code in C++ and Python for critical components. Create and maintain detailed technical specifications and documentation for new features and system enhancements. Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans and lead execution from concept through deployment. Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and documentation across all development teams. Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Cloud teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Mentor senior developers and managers in technical problem-solving, architectural decisions, and career development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or related field.
9+ years in software development, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams.
Proven experience designing and implementing software architecture for robotics, automation, or complex distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience writing production-level code.
Ability to create technical specifications and lead execution from concept to deployment.
Deep understanding of CI/CD, real-time systems, and quality assurance at scale.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and make data-driven decisions.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cloud platforms, distributed systems, and UI/UX for complex applications.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business domains.
Experience scaling teams in high-growth technology companies.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain software architecture for Mujin’s robotics platform, ensuring scalability and reliability across motion planning, real-time control, cloud integration, and user interfaces.
Actively contribute to writing and reviewing production-level code in C++ and Python for critical components.
Create and maintain detailed technical specifications and documentation for new features and system enhancements.
Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans and lead execution from concept through deployment.
Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and documentation across all development teams.
Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Cloud teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
Mentor senior developers and managers in technical problem-solving, architectural decisions, and career development.

Benefits

100% Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision plus the option to buy-up some benefits beginning the 1st of the month after hire!
100% Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
100% Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability
15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days beginning your 1st year!
11 Paid Holidays, including (2) Floating Holidays!
401(k) Plan!
Parental Leave Benefits!
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with HDHP!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Medical and Dependent Care!
Referral Bonuses!
Company Stock Options in many roles!