Chef Robotics · 3 months ago
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expChef Robotics is on a mission to accelerate the advent of intelligent machines in the physical world, particularly in the food industry. The Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack will develop cloud-based applications for intelligent automation, focusing on building dashboards and backend solutions to enable effective robot deployment and control.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Own the development and maintenance of the HMI dashboard, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user experience
Design and implement modern TypeScript frontend solutions using React, Next.js, and Vite
Implement 3D rendering features in the UI using Three.js or Three Fiber for enhanced visualization
Create user-facing interfaces optimized for autonomy and robotics operations
Develop internal tools and dashboards using Retool for monitoring and administration
Design and implement robust backend solutions that integrate with autonomy runtime systems
Build performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, or similar frameworks
Expand REST API capabilities for non-autonomy actions and system control
Integrate real-time pub/sub communication with the autonomy runtime via WebSockets
Maintain secure and efficient data pipelines between on-device and cloud services
Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and cloud teams to create seamless interfaces between Chef systems and operators
Interface with ROS or similar autonomy runtime systems
Optimize system performance and reliability, addressing latency, scalability, and fault tolerance
Improve the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef system
Work on provisioning robots for seamless deployment across customer environments
Enable remote software updates to enhance performance and reliability
Develop systems for real-time remote robot control and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in full stack development roles
Strong proficiency with modern TypeScript frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vite)
Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
Proven experience building performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, or similar frameworks
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment practices
Experience with real-time communication systems and WebSocket implementation
Understanding of system performance optimization including latency, scalability, and fault tolerance
Experience with secure data pipeline design and implementation
Knowledge of modern development practices and CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with cloud-based application architecture
Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to complex technical challenges
Excellence in technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
Proactive mindset in identifying opportunities for system improvements
Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with startup-oriented hours
Commitment to working onsite five days a week to contribute to positive in-office culture
Passion for robotics and automation technology
Preferred
Experience building user-facing interfaces for autonomy, robotics, industrial automation, or edge/IoT devices
Experience interfacing with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar autonomy runtime systems
Experience with Python web servers (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Tornado)
Experience rendering 3D scenes in React using Three.js or Three Fiber
Background in food production, manufacturing, or industrial automation
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for distributed systems
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Company
Chef Robotics
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65.6MKey Investors
Silicon Valley BankAlumni Ventures
2025-03-31Series A· $20.6M
2025-03-31Debt Financing· $22.5M
2024-01-26Seed
Leadership Team
Ray Martino
Chief Operating Officer
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