Staff Software Engineer, Applications

Brain Corp•San Diego, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures. Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock thier abilties in orchestration with intelligent machinges. Position Overview: The Staff Software Engineer plays a key role for the Software Engineering Applications team, leading the development for our in-house robot software applications. With a strong technical acumen and an excellent background in Python and C++ development, you will help lead a team of committed engineers to build interfaces and workflows, integrate state-of-the-art autonomy features, and deploy robust, safe, and scalable software application solutions for our next generation of products. You will identify performance bottlenecks, coordinate with cross-functional teams on simulation and control, and prioritize projects and tasks for the benefit of our end customers.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
7-8+ years of demonstrated experience in software development for complex systems interacting with sensors inputs or control-loops
1-2+ years of demonstrated software technical leadership experience
Experience writing Python applications and knowledge of Python constructs and internals
Demonstrated high proficiency with Python and C++ production-level coding
Good knowledge of software debugging and profiling tools
Distill product requirements into actionable engineering tasks while leaving room for design and implementation discussions
Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
Open, curious and creative mind, willing to build the future of robotics

Responsibilities

Define, architect, and develop our in-house robot software applications
Serve as a technical lead by mentoring junior engineers, providing high-quality feedback on designs and code reviews, and driving technical excellence through clean, reusable code
Proactively identify and communicate technical risks, provide clear project status updates, and continuously improve software development processes
Drive impact as a significant code contributor, developing extensible, maintainable, and scalable application value for robots deployed worldwide
Improve software application performance through profiling, debugging, and testing
Support integration of state-of-the-art autonomy features (deep learning models and pipelines, state-of-the-art mapping, perception, and motion planning algorithms)
Take ownership and initiative for improving the quality of the software applications and architectures
Work across disciplines (Hardware, Firmware, Cloud), coordinate multiple initiatives, and architect efficient and reusable solutions for various robot product lines

Benefits

A discretionary annual target bonus
Stock options
401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Legal/Identity support plans
Pet insurance
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown
Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
Internal continuous learning events
Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company