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LiveKit · 1 month ago

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $250K/yr

LiveKit is revolutionizing the AI landscape by providing essential network infrastructure for multimodal AI interfaces. The role involves designing and developing core functionalities for SDKs focused on robotics and embedded applications, while working closely with customers to integrate LiveKit features into their platforms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureReal Time
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Responsibilities

Design and develop core functionalities for our SDKs with a focus on robotics and embedded applications
Work with customers to understand how to cleanly integrate LiveKit features into their platforms
Write clear documentation and examples for users
Work with C++, Rust, Python, and other languages

Qualification

C++RustRoboticsEmbedded systemsEmbedded LinuxROS2PythonTechnical problem solvingDocumentationCommunication

Required

Experienced C++ engineer with a passion for robotics & embedded systems
Experience working with Rust & building on top of Rust using FFI in various languages
Experience working with embedded linux platforms such as Nvidia Jetson
Experience working with robot middleware frameworks such as ROS2, Copper-rs, Dora, lerobot
You are skilled at navigating complex systems

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy

Company

LiveKit

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The Realtime Cloud. Build and scale voice and video applications.
dateFounded in 2021
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://livekit.io/

H1B Sponsorship

LiveKit has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$81.3M
Key Investors
Altimeter CapitalRedpoint
2025-04-11Series B· $45M
2024-03-13Series A· $22M
2022-09-06Seed· $7.3M

Leadership Team

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Russell D'Sa
Founder and CEO
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David Zhao
Co-Founder and CTO
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Recent News

Redpoint Ventures
Open Source Real-Time Communication: Our Investment in LiveKit
2025-12-31
TechCrunch
LiveKit co-founder believes the metaverse needs open infrastructure | TechCrunch
2025-12-31
redpoint.com
Redpoint Portfolio: LiveKit
2025-12-31
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