# Lead Robotics Software Engineer - Company: [Dapster]() - Location: San Francisco Bay Area - Team: Software Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: October 14, 2023 ## Job description [Note: we are currently fully staffed for this role, but expect to be hiring for additional team members in the near future. So, we likely won't review/respond quickly, but we WILL look here first when we crank up the hiring machine again.] Dapster is looking for a ***Lead Robotics Software Engineer*** to join our small-but-powerful team. This is an impact opportunity -- we’re very much still an early-stage startup, and you will be working on our foundational technology and products. **About Dapster:** Dapster is focused on bringing AI-fueled robotic picking solutions to market. We recently landed a large pilot with a top retailer -- effectively dilution-free funding to develop our core technology. If you want to do interesting work with a sharp, experienced and humble team, and share in the upside that comes with joining at the earliest stages, [we’d love to talk to you](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Dapster).  The quick details: **What will you do?** Broad ownership of development and refinement of key Dapster robot functionality (we can go into much more detail live). **What are we looking for?** * Excellent C/C++ and Python programming skills in a Linux environment. * Deep understanding of motion planning and navigation algorithms and libraries like MoveIt! and nav\_stack. * Familiarity with OpenCV or similar computer vision libraries. * A strong academic and work record (e.g. BS EE/ME/Robotics with 5+ years of experience or MS EE/ME/Robotics with 3+ years of experience) or commensurate work experience **Other nice-to-have’s:** * Prototyping skills. * Familiarity with simulation packages like IsaacSim. * Experience as part of the development team for at least 1 full version of a shipping robot. Dapster is a remote-friendly, hybrid workplace. We maintain a development lab in Palo Alto, CA, and occasionally travel to client sites (mainly Phoenix, AZ). Roles requiring interaction with our physical robots likely entail more in-office work than not. Other roles can be structured to your preferences. **Interested in learning more?** Let’s start a conversation -- you can apply directly below or reach out to Scott (one of our founders) with any questions at [scott@dapster.ai](mailto:scott@dapster.ai). ## Apply [Apply on Dapster]() Canonical job page: