Backend Software Engineer – Robotics Platform

Picklerobot

Charlestown, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level backend engineers comfortable with robotics infrastructure and collaborating closely with robotics engineers.

Best fit for

Engineers who prioritize code quality and system design in backend services.
— “strong software engineer who cares deeply about code quality, system design, and performance”
Candidates with experience in scalable systems for real-world applications.
— “building scalable systems that support task planning and robotic workflows”
Individuals comfortable working at the intersection of software and robotics.
— “intersection of software engineering and robotics infrastructure”

Things to consider

Role requires close collaboration with robotics engineers.
— “work closely with robotics engineers”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of scalable backend systems you've designed.
— “design and build backend services that power real-world robotic systems”
Demonstrate your approach to maintaining high code quality.
— “cares deeply about code quality, system design, and performance”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

design and build backend services
work closely with robotics engineers
bring solid backend engineering practices into a robotics environment

Typical background

backend engineeringrobotics

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend EngineeringSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationCode Quality

Preferred

RoboticsTask Planning

About the role

Original posting from Picklerobot via Lever

Pickle is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our autonomy team, focused on building scalable systems that support task planning and robotic workflows.
This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and robotics infrastructure. You’ll work closely with robotics engineers to design and build backend services that power real-world robotic systems.
We’re looking for a strong software engineer who cares deeply about code quality, system design, and performance—someone who can bring solid backend engineering practices into a robotics environment.

Source: Picklerobot careers (Lever)