Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics were building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt learn and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods combining perception reasoning and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware reliable and continuously improving through real-world use.
Big hard problems are our everyday work and our team of intelligent humble and driven people make the impossible possible together.

Our Software Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing by building robust real-time back-end and robotics systems. Our flexible system integrates robots sensors and other manufacturing systems and combines them with our cutting-edge algorithms. Come solve the hardest problems with the best team on the planet!

What Youll Do

Tech youll use

• C for high-performance real-time systems development
• ROS and ROS2 (publishers/subscribers services multi-package integration)
• Catkin and colcon workspaces with CMake build systems
• Git Docker Kubernetes Terraform (AWS) CI/CD with GitHub Actions

What youll deliver

• Design modular concurrent and distributed systems for perception planning and execution strong multithreading and synchronization
• Develop robotic welding features with automated testing optimized for real-time deterministic behavior
• Integrate computer vision motion planning and control systems with industrial robots
• Debug complex issues across real-time motion control perception pipelines and multi-package integration
• Conduct code reviews and write comprehensive unit and integration tests

Who You Are

• Bachelors in CS Robotics Engineering or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
• 12 years in production robotics or C systems with real-world deployment. Strong C proficiency
• Experience with ROS and ROS2 (publishers/subscribers services node lifecycle or equivalent)
• Comfortable with CMake catkin/colcon workspaces and dependency management
• Solid multithreading/concurrency skills thread-safe real-time deterministic systems
• Proficient with Git CI/CD and containerized deployments (Docker)

Nice to have

• Robotics background motion planning perception or control on real hardware
• Real-time or safety-critical systems experience and performance profiling
• Computer vision and sensor integration in an industrial setting

Team Player:

• Startup Energizer: The idea of joining a growing venture-backed startup excites you because you know your work will have an immediate and significant impact.
• Collaboration Champion: You thrive in a collaborative environment working closely with others to achieve common goals and drive success.
• Mentorship Minded: You are passionate about helping peers fostering best practices and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
• Quality Advocate: You are dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality shipping reliable and high-quality code that you can be proud of knowing that good quality also enables fast delivery.

Why Youll Love It Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need when you need it
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave plus an additional 68 weeks for birthing parents (1214 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuseshelp us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process please contact We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.