Join Our Talent Network - Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Dexterity
Redwood City, US
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Dexterity filed 2 H-1B positions titled "Robotics Engineer III". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced engineers with deep C++ expertise working in industrial or automotive robotics.

Best fit for

  • Experienced engineers with a proven track record in real-time C++ systems for industrial or automotive hardware.
    — “the ideal candidate will have developed and supported real-time applications in C++ that have been in production for multiple years”
  • Candidates with a background in mechatronics, hardware-software integration, and distributed systems.
    — “advanced knowledge of mechatronics devices, distributed systems, real-time systems, performance optimization and test strategies”
  • Individuals who have worked in fast-paced environments and are comfortable taking initiative in technology evaluation and adoption.
    — “candidates that have previously worked at a startup or other fast-paced environment on technically challenging projects”

Things to consider

  • The role demands long-term production system experience, not just theoretical knowledge.
    — “developing, debugging and improving production systems”
  • The position requires a high level of communication, as it involves mentoring and documenting best practices.
    — “mentoring other developers and communicating best practices via documents”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with real-time C++ systems and production-level debugging in your resume and interviews.
    — “developed and supported real-time applications in C++ that have been in production for multiple years”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interface with hardware and debug complex mechatronics systems.
    — “experience with hardware systems, their idiosyncrasies, and interfacing with SW”
  • Showcase your experience in evaluating and recommending new tools or components for improvement.
    — “evaluate new technologies and recommend new tools/components to improve our solutions”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Architecture of the Dexterity Mechatronics Software stack
  • Develop and support real-time applications
Typical background
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline7+ years of experience using Modern C++ in production

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechatronics SoftwareDistributed SystemsReal-time SystemsC++LinuxC++ Toolchain

Preferred

DockerKubernetes

Stack & domain

Robotics SoftwareMechatronicsDistributed SystemsReal-time SystemsPerformance OptimizationTest StrategiesC++LinuxEthercatCANCanopenMotor ControlPeripheralsSensorsHWMulti-threadedNon-blockingAsynchronous ProgrammingDockerKubernetesCommunicationProblem SolvingWarehouse RoboticsSoftware Development

About the role

Original posting from Dexterity via Lever

As a hands-on Staff Robotics Software Engineer you will be responsible for the architecture of the Dexterity Mechatronics Software stack. This means you will choose, validate, and build the SW interface for all hardware devices. You will work with a talented team of software engineers to implement mechatronics software to meet the quality, performance, observability and real-time characteristics required by our intelligent warehouse robotics applications. The role requires advanced knowledge of mechatronics devices, distributed systems, real-time systems, performance optimization and test strategies. The ideal candidate will have developed and supported real-time applications in C++ that have been in production for multiple years. Strong knowledge of the entire software toolchain is essential.

We are very interested in candidates that have previously worked at a startup or other fast-paced environment on technically challenging projects. Other duties involve analyzing requirements, reviewing code, mentoring other developers and communicating best practices via documents. The role also empowers you to evaluate new technologies and recommend new tools/components to improve our solutions.

In order to thrive in this role you will have significant experience with developing, debugging and improving production systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to the role.

About Dexterity: 

At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven, hardware-agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?

Dexterity is one of the fastest growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!

Required Skills:

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Expert level knowledge with EtherCAT, CAN and CANopen

Experience with motor control, peripherals and sensors and HW in the industrial or automotive domain

Experience with hardware systems, their idiosyncrasies, and interfacing with SW

7+ years of experience using Modern C++ in production

Knowledge of multi-threaded, non-blocking and asynchronous programming

Delivering highly performant, real-time software

Knowledge of Linux, real-time operating systems

Proficiency with C++ toolchain (build & CI tools, compilers, debuggers, profilers)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice to haves:

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Awareness of mechatronics devices and tools in AV and Robotics spaces

Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits and equity etc., depending on eligibility. The annual base salary range for this position is from $180,000 to $220,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Source: Dexterity careers (Lever)

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