Shinkei · 3 hours ago
Software Engineer, Robotics
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yrShinkei Systems builds technology that improves how food moves through the world, focusing on robotic and software systems for seafood processing. The Software Engineer role involves developing systems that enhance robot behavior and safety, requiring collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingIntelligent SystemsSeafoodSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Support motor and sensor selection, development, and integration for Poseidon robots, enabling both current and next-generation deployments
Write software that interfaces directly with hardware to improve robot behavior, system efficiency, and user safety
Design and implement automated testing and diagnostic frameworks for robotic components used in the field, manufacturing, and R&D
Analyze system metrics and investigate failure modes observed in the field or in our in-house test environments
Develop highly reliable, maintainable, and testable software in C++ and/or Python
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, field, and software engineers to deliver robust, production-ready robotic systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Experience owning a software project in C++ or Python from development through production
Experience building or supporting systems that interact with real-world hardware
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment
Ability to break down complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences
Clear, pragmatic written and verbal communication skills
A learning mindset and eagerness to apply new technologies to real-world challenges
Preferred
Robotics or hardware-integrated software systems
Automated testing, diagnostics, or reliability engineering
Real-time systems, controls, or automation
Analyzing operational data from deployed systems
Working in harsh, safety-critical, or high-reliability environments
Benefits
401(k) plan
Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
80 hours of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
Seremoni-grade fish to take home—so the quality we build can be experienced at the table as well as in the field
Company
Shinkei
Fishing automation for sustainability and deliciousness at scale.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Cantos
2025-06-13Series A· $22M
2024-02-05Seed· $6M
2022-03-22Seed
Leadership Team
Saif Khawaja
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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