Senior Systems Software Engineer

Prime Robotics • Lakewood, CO

1d • $110,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Prime Robotics operates a fully on-prem, containerized robotics platform powering real-time automation systems. We are looking for a Senior Systems Software Engineer who can bridge software, infrastructure, and robotics—owning the glue that keeps our systems stable, observable, and integrated. This role is about deep ownership of Linux systems, networking, Python-based system services, and production reliability in physical environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in system software, infrastructure-adjacent engineering, or platform engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python and Java for production system services and integrations
• Experience building adapters, middleware, or integration layers between heterogeneous systems
• Comfort working alongside large Java codebases
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux server administration
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, firewalls, service discovery)
• Production experience with Docker and containerized systems
• Experience operating software in on-prem environments
• Experience designing health systems, monitoring, and failure-recovery mechanisms
• Strong debugging skills across OS, container, and application boundaries
• Ability to reason about system behavior under load, failure, and degraded conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating with robotics systems, hardware devices, or industrial software
• Familiarity with gRPC, REST APIs, or messaging systems
• Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time systems
• Background in warehouse automation, manufacturing systems, or robotics platforms

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Python-based bridges, adapters, and services that integrate external software systems, robotics platforms, and hardware devices
• Build and maintain ancillary systems including health checks, watchdogs, diagnostics, telemetry, logging, and recovery mechanisms
• Own system reliability: availability, fault detection, restart strategies, and operational stability across deployments
• Manage and maintain Linux servers across production and lab environments
• Configure and support on-prem networking (segmentation, routing, service connectivity, firewalls, diagnostics)
• Operate and support Docker-based deployments, including container orchestration, image lifecycle, and runtime monitoring
• Partner with Java Software Engineers to support integration points, deployment workflows, and operational tooling
• Troubleshoot complex cross-layer issues spanning software, containers, OS, networking, and robotics systems
• Establish best practices for system observability, uptime, and production readiness

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support your health and wellbeing
• Dedicated vacation and sick leave that allows you to recharge and take care of yourself when needed
• Invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technology that keeps your skills at the industry forefront
• A collaborative culture where innovation thrives and your work has a real impact
• The excitement of contributing to transformative technology in a fast-growing industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees