Bedrock Robotics · 19 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Robotics Middleware
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBedrock Robotics is a company focused on bringing advanced autonomy to the built world. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect and develop their onboard runtime framework for autonomous systems in heavy construction machinery, collaborating closely with Machine Learning and Controls teams.
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Responsibilities
Architect and develop the core application runtime framework, including application lifecycle management, deterministic scheduling, and configuration systems managing complex subsystem dependencies
Build high-performance communication systems and zero-copy interfaces for low-latency, real-time sensor data (cameras, lidars)
Develop onboard infrastructure for system observability, diagnostics, and deterministic logging & replay
Establish and maintain coding standards and code health, championing Rust best practices and mentoring engineers
Collaborate closely with ML and Controls teams to ensure the platform meets advanced autonomy requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or high-performance embedded environments
Strong proficiency in Rust or modern C++, with a clear desire to work primarily in Rust
Demonstrated ability to architect complex systems, including APIs, data models, and IPC mechanisms
Proven experience building embedded, real-time Linux subsystems, with deep understanding of userspace optimization, kernel interaction, latency, and resource constraints
Track record of technical leadership, including design ownership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration
Preferred
Production experience developing in Rust
Prior work on runtime or middleware frameworks for robotics or autonomous vehicles
Experience with autonomy-relevant sensors and compute (cameras, lidars, GNSS, IMUs, edge compute, embedded controllers)
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and safety-critical software development
Company
Bedrock Robotics
Bedrock Robotics enables the construction sector to grow at the rate that modern civilization requires.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
8VCEclipse Ventures
2025-07-16Series A· $80M
2025-07-16Seed
Leadership Team
Boris Sofman
Co-Founder & CEO
Ajay Gummalla
Co-Founder and Vice President
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