Sr. Software Engineer, System
About The Position
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation. As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together. YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News As a Robot Systems Software Engineer at Carbon Robotics you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. In particular, you will be involved in the design and implementations of robot side features and algorithms. You’ll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.
Requirements
- Experience as a System Software Engineer building on machine and in the cloud software with 5+ (2+ for Mid level ) years of programming in C++ and Python.
- Proficiency with modern Linux development environments (e.g. bash, git, docker, etc.)
- Proficiency with web services (REST/GRPC)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
- BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robotic and computer vision algorithms is beneficial
- General knowledge of observability tools (ex: Prometheus ecosystem) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Partner with Engineering teams to build efficient robotic software to support our revolutionary Laser Weeding robots and future products.
- Build and troubleshoot robot system software and develop tooling to support high performance robotics algorithms.
- What you’ll build will help deliver state of the art AI performance to our robots by improving our machine learning pipelines and building associated features.
- Work with a fast pace nimble software team working on problems that have never been solved before
- Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to iterate quickly
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
