Agility Robotics · 1 month ago
Senior Staff Safety Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffAgility Robotics is a pioneer in robotics technology, known for their robot Digit designed for workplace integration. They are seeking a Senior Staff Safety Software Engineer to design safety systems for humanoid robots, collaborate with various teams, and coordinate with external partners.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRobotics
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and integrate Safety components to create a safe humanoid robot
Coordinate with external partners to implement components of the system
Collaborate with the functional safety and systems engineering teams to develop and refine requirements and verification/validation tests for the safety system
Drive rigorous safety software development practices required for functional safety certification
Qualification
Required
MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
Experience architecting and developing safe robotics systems
Experience collaborating with functional safety teams
Experience coordinating the technical output of external partners
Experience developing safety critical systems
Experience with embedded systems
Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python
Exposure to standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team members
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Authorization to work in the USA
Preferred
Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
Publications in your field (RSS, ICRA, IROS preferred)
Familiarity with applicable safety and compliance standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, and ANSI R15.08
Experience with safety systems based on Fail-Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE), or other black-channel safety protocols
Experience developing safety code with MISRA C
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Generous paid parental leave programs.
A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Company
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds an efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$178.79MKey Investors
NVenturesSchaeffler GroupPlayground Global
2025-09-10Series C
2024-11-13Corporate Round
2022-04-22Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Peggy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder and Chief Robot Officer
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