Senior Software Engineer, Sensors & Embodied Intelligence

Build the Path Forward At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together. Our Senior Software Engineers don’t just write code — they architect and design the foundations of our robotic sensing systems. In this role, you’ll drive the technical direction of software development for sensor systems, real-time image processing, and embedded platforms that power AI-driven robotic applications.

What You’Ll Do

Architecture & Design Lead the architecture and design of software for hardware abstraction layers for cameras, lasers, and 3D scanners. Define system interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns across hardware abstraction, sensing algorithms, and robotic control. Establish technical standards and best practices for robust, scalable sensor software.

Responsibilities

Design and implement software for robotic 3D sensing applications, including calibration pipelines and stereo vision. , prescanning, TCP calibration). Apply classical computer vision and deep learning methods to sensing challenges.

Leverage NVIDIA’s software suite (Omniverse, Isaac, JetPack, TensorRT, CUDA) for real-time, edge-based robotic applications. Ensure robustness, reliability, and advanced error detection within sensor systems. , NVIDIA Jetson) with a focus on real-time vision-based AI applications.

Drive seamless integration of sensing systems into the larger robotic platform.

Requirements

, design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing optimization. Collaborate with robotics, AI, and hardware teams to align architecture with product goals. Conduct high-quality code and design reviews, setting a standard for engineering excellence.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering growth and continuous improvement. Anticipate and troubleshoot complex system-level issues with a focus on long-term solutions.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience, with significant contributions to production-grade systems. Proven track record in designing and architecting embedded and sensor-based software solutions.

Proficient in C++, Python, and ROS; experience with relational databases and distributed systems. Strong background in software lifecycle practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS preferred). Experience leading technical design discussions, balancing tradeoffs between performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Tech Enthusiast: Harmonious Developer: You understand the interdependent relationship between a good user experience and the underlying services, ensuring both are optimized for performance and usability. Relentless Innovator: Half of your browser tabs are for reading about emerging trends and technologies as you eagerly seek better ways to push the boundaries and improve your skills. Team Player: Startup Energizer: The idea of joining a growing venture-backed startup excites you because you know your work will have an immediate and significant impact.