Cobot · 1 month ago
Senior Safety Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$195K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCobot is redefining safety in human-robot collaboration by designing reliable systems for real-world environments. As a Senior Safety Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the architecture and software ensuring safety across robots, while influencing the organizational culture around safety.
Information TechnologyMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect and deliver safety-critical software and compute subsystems, including SIL-rated designs, documentation, and evidence for certification and regulatory review
Evaluate and integrate safety-rated hardware, software components, and development toolchains, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with functional safety standards
Analyze real-world and simulated operational data to assess safety performance, identify risks, and contribute to continuous fleet-level improvements and mitigations
Contribute to the product safety case and safety culture, partnering across engineering and operations to embed safety into design, development, and deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Robotics, or Software Engineering (or related field)
5+ years developing embedded or real-time software for safety-critical or regulated systems
Strong C/C++ skills for low-level and embedded development
Experience with RTOS, firmware bring-up, device drivers, and MCU peripherals
Hands-on work with IEC 61508 or comparable safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, ISO 13849)
Proficiency in safety analysis methods (FMEA, FTA, HARA, STPA)
Ability to produce high-quality documentation and follow structured, traceable development processes
Strong cross-functional communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup and small, interdisciplinary teams
Must have and maintain US work authorization
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field
Experience architecting SIL-rated compute or control subsystems and preparing certification evidence
Background evaluating safety-rated compute hardware, software components, and toolchains
Familiarity with safety case development, safety argumentation, and lifecycle safety artifacts
Experience with asymmetric multicore MCUs, redundancy techniques, or mixed-criticality systems
Knowledge of industrial robot safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO 12100, ISO 13849)
Experience with regulatory engagement, audits, and safety documentation
Understanding of sensor fusion, perception, or robotics system integration
Experience promoting a safety-first culture through hazard analysis, incident response, and training
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Cobot
We're building a new kind of robotics company. One without egos. Driven by empathy. With collaboration at its core.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
General CatalystSequoia CapitalNeo
2024-04-10Series B· $100M
2023-07-26Series A· $30M
2022-06-14Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Brad Porter
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-06-22
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