Robotics Software Engineer
About Mytra: We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.
About the role
We’re hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that makes our warehouse robots move and work reliably. You’ll work on behaviors, motion control, and state estimation, connect our software to the hardware and systems around it, and take new features from prototype to customer fleet.
You’ll join the Bot Software team, working with senior engineers and hands-on across mechanical, electrical, and software on-site. It’s a good fit for someone with a few years of robotics experience who wants real ownership and room to grow.
What you’ll do:
Develop and test robot behaviors and functions, including task sequencing and recovery from stops and interruptions
Make software robust to real hardware failures like stale data, bus errors, and sensors that misreport
Implement and tune motion control features like drive control, axis moves, and trajectory following
Bring up sensors and actuators, and debug them over CAN/CANopen and our messaging layer (NATS, ROS 2)
Define and maintain robust interfaces across a mix of off-the-shelf and in-house components, from motor drives and PLCs to internal services
Write hardware abstractions and configuration that let features run across robot variants
Build simulation scenarios and automated tests, and keep them running in CI
Debug issues on real robots with logs, telemetry, and bench tools
Own well-scoped parts of the stack in C++ and Python, and contribute to design and code reviews
Ideal Candidates:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of professional experience developing software for robots or other electromechanical systems
Strong C++ and Python on Linux, STM32, or similar, running on real hardware
Experience with behavior trees, state machines, or similar
Working knowledge of controls, kinematics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filters)
Experience with ROS 2 or another pub/sub framework
Hands-on experience integrating hardware and vendor software (motors, encoders, IMUs, LiDAR, cameras) over CAN, UART, SPI, or similar
Experience testing in both simulation and on hardware
A methodical, evidence-driven approach to debugging
Clear communication across disciplines
Nice to have:
Behavior trees or state machines
Mobile robots or warehouse automation, ideally at fleet scale
Motion planning, trajectory generation, or LiDAR-based collision detection
Docker or Kubernetes experience
Experience with PLCs
A Final Note:
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last
Benefits Include:
Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters
Pay Notice
Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.
This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.
