Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Chef Robotics • San Francisco, CA

133d • $150,000 - $240,000

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack at Chef Robotics, you'll play a key role in developing cloud-based applications that power our intelligent automation platform. Initially focused on building cloud dashboards that enable line workers to operate and control Chef systems and allow customers to program the system efficiently, this role will evolve to encompass extensive backend, cloud, and infrastructure projects. You'll work on provisioning robots for seamless deployment, enabling remote software updates, and developing systems for real-time remote robot control. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge robotics technology and shape the software that powers the future of food automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development roles
• Strong proficiency with modern TypeScript frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vite)
• Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
• Proven experience building performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, or similar frameworks
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment practices
• Experience with real-time communication systems and WebSocket implementation

Nice To Haves

• Experience building user-facing interfaces for autonomy, robotics, industrial automation, or edge/IoT devices
• Experience interfacing with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar autonomy runtime systems
• Experience with Python web servers (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Tornado)
• Experience rendering 3D scenes in React using Three.js or Three Fiber
• Background in food production, manufacturing, or industrial automation
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Own the development and maintenance of the HMI dashboard, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user experience
• Design and implement modern TypeScript frontend solutions using React, Next.js, and Vite
• Implement 3D rendering features in the UI using Three.js or Three Fiber for enhanced visualization
• Create user-facing interfaces optimized for autonomy and robotics operations
• Develop internal tools and dashboards using Retool for monitoring and administration
• Design and implement robust backend solutions that integrate with autonomy runtime systems
• Build performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, or similar frameworks
• Expand REST API capabilities for non-autonomy actions and system control
• Integrate real-time pub/sub communication with the autonomy runtime via WebSockets
• Maintain secure and efficient data pipelines between on-device and cloud services
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
• Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and cloud teams to create seamless interfaces between Chef systems and operators
• Interface with ROS or similar autonomy runtime systems
• Optimize system performance and reliability, addressing latency, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Improve the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef system
• Work on provisioning robots for seamless deployment across customer environments
• Enable remote software updates to enhance performance and reliability
• Develop systems for real-time remote robot control and monitoring

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Catered lunch
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees