Robotics Software Engineer

Gritt https://gritt.ai/ is developing physical AI to automate the construction of large-scale infrastructure around the globe. Gritt’s systems are already deployed commercially in difficult outdoor environments, and are helping to build critical energy infrastructure. The founding team https://www.gritt.ai/team comprises experts in robotics and AI from Carnegie Mellon, Stanford and MIT. Gritt is a Series A company backed by marquee VCs. Role: Robotics Software - Architecture Location: SF Bay Area (in-person) About the role We’re looking for an experienced Robotics Software Engineer to join our team. As an early member, you will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable software for our robots. You will work on building robust and efficient frameworks to support real-time robotics applications. You'll need to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where you'll wear multiple hats and have a direct impact on our product's evolution. Ideally, you have a proven track record of developing and deploying high-performance software in production, and you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics with AI. What you’ll get to work on - Develop and deploy robust architectures and frameworks for robotics. - Help drive our technical approach, with particular focus on real-world deployments. - Drive system performance and efficiency by optimizing software and communication. - Optimize the integration of multiple sensing modalities (e.g. cameras, LIDAR, tactile). - Develop scalable techniques for managing large amounts of data in real-time. - Incorporate offline and online tools for profiling, memory-management and visualization. - Contribute across the autonomy stack. - Collaborate with other teams in the company. What we look for - Degree in computer science, robotics, vision, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering disciplines (or equivalent experience). - 4+ years of hands-on experience deploying high-performance software in production for robotics applications. - Experience working with autonomy functions including perception, planning, control, simulation. - Experience with robotics frameworks like ROS2. - Experience working with robotics visualization infrastructure (e.g. Isaac Sim, Gazebo). - Proficient with C++ and comfortable with Python/Rust. - Should be comfortable taking ownership of tasks with light supervision. - Must have excellent problem-solving skills. - Legally authorized to work in the United States.