bedrock ยท 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer, Robotics Runtime
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBedrock Robotics is a company focused on bringing advanced autonomy to the built world, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect and develop their onboard runtime framework. This role involves creating a robust application runtime framework for their autonomy stack, ensuring safe and efficient operation while collaborating with Machine Learning and Controls teams.
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Responsibilities
Architect and develop the core application runtime framework, including application lifecycle management, deterministic scheduling, and configuration systems that manage complex dependencies across subsystems
Develop high-performance communication systems and zero-copy interfaces capable of handling low-latency real-time sensor data from cameras and lidars
Build onboard infrastructure for system observability, diagnostics, and deterministic logging & replay
Establish and maintain coding standards and code health for onboard software, championing Rust best practices and serving as a technical mentor within the engineering organization
Collaborate closely with the Machine Learning and Controls teams to ensure the infrastructure meets the needs of advanced autonomy applications
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or high-performance embedded systems
Strong proficiency in Rust or in modern C++, with a clear desire to become productive in Rust quickly
Demonstrated ability to architect complex software systems, including defining APIs, data models, and inter-process communication mechanisms
Proven experience developing embedded real-time subsystems on Linux, demonstrating deep knowledge of userspace optimization, kernel interaction, latency, and resource constraints
Track record of technical leadership: leading projects, driving design decisions, mentoring others, and working effectively across teams
Preferred
Professional experience developing in Rust for production environments
Previous work on runtime / middleware frameworks for autonomous vehicles or robotics
Background with sensors and compute commonly used in autonomy: cameras, lidars, GNSS, IMUs, edge compute modules, embedded controllers
Experience with functional safety standards (such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508) and developing software for safety-critical applications
Company
bedrock
Design, build, and share home improvement projects with our AI general contractor, Rocky, at your fingertips
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aravind Ganesan
Founder, CEO
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