Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Charge Robotics
San Leandro HQ, US
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Charge Robotics filed 1 H-1B position titled "Full-Stack Software Engineer". 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

Experienced Python developers with robotics or automation background will find this impactful role in climate tech. Candidates with prior startup experience and a passion for deploying software in real-world environments are well-suited for this fast-moving, hands-on position.

Best fit for

  • Experienced Python developers with a background in robotics or automation
    — “Are an experienced Python developer and comfortable with at least one lower-level language like C++, with experience writing real-time, embedded, or robotics software”
  • Individuals who thrive in fast-paced startup environments and want to make a tangible climate impact
    — “We’re MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors”
  • Candidates who are excited to work with large-scale robotics and field deployment
    — “Are excited to work with (and occasionally safely climb into) giant robots”

Things to consider

  • Must be based in or able to relocate to the SF Bay Area for in-office work
    — “Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area, and able to work 4-5 days/week from our San Leandro HQ”
  • Requires occasional travel to solar construction sites for field engagement
    — “Are open to ~10% travel to field (solar construction sites) to work directly with our product in its deployment environment”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to work with industrial automation hardware in your application materials
    — “Controlling industrial automation hardware including linear actuators, motors, and hydraulic systems”
  • Showcase your track record of deploying software in unstructured environments or field settings
    — “Developing perception, motion planning, and controls software that lets our robots operate reliably in unstructured field conditions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop perception and controls software
  • contribute to low-level software
  • control industrial automation hardware
  • deploy software onto solar farms
Typical background
experience in robotics software developmentPython and C++ development

Skills & requirements

Required

Robotics Software DevelopmentReal-time SoftwareEmbedded SoftwareControls SoftwareMotion PlanningIndustrial AutomationPythonC++Software ArchitectureSoftware TestingVersion ControlCI/CD

Preferred

Robotic ArmsMotion PlanningAutomation Systems

Stack & domain

PythonC++Real-time SoftwareEmbedded SoftwareRobotics SoftwarePerceptionMotion PlanningControls SoftwareIndustrial AutomationLinear ActuatorsMotorsHydraulic SystemsInstrumentationPerformanceClean CodeDocumentationTestingVersion ControlCIFast-paced EnvironmentCommunicationSafetyRoboticsAutomationSolar FarmsRenewables

About the role

Original posting from Charge Robotics via Ashby

ABOUT CHARGE ROBOTICS:

Charge Robotics is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms.

Demand for new solar projects is booming (1 ⁄ 5 of all the solar that exists in the US was installed last year!), but today’s construction companies can’t keep up due to limited labor resources.

We thought this was insane, so we started working on robots to directly address this bottleneck and speed up the world’s transition to renewables.

Charge is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of our company, and will be compensated accordingly.

We’re MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Founders Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21).

If you’re excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in! Read more about Charge at the links below:

  • Fast Company – Solar Building Robots to Solve One of Climate's Biggest Problems https://www.fastcompany.com/91108331/these-solar-assembling-robotic-arms-could-solve-one-of-the-industrys-biggest-problems
  • MIT News – Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factories https://news.mit.edu/2025/charge-robotics-makes-solar-projects-cheaper-faster-portable-factories-0312
  • YouTube – full video of our Gen1 robots building a solar farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ2fP1Y5Z2E

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Charge Robotics, you'll be working full-stack and playing a direct role in deploying gigawatts of clean power generation.

What you'll be working on:

  • Architecting, building, documenting, testing, and iterating on software for our robotic factory installation system
  • Developing perception, motion planning, and controls software that lets our robots operate reliably in unstructured field conditions.
  • Contributing to low-level software powering robotic systems in our factories and delivery vehicles, with emphasis on correctness and safety
  • Controlling industrial automation hardware including linear actuators, motors, and hydraulic systems

You:

  • Are an experienced Python developer and comfortable with at least one lower-level language like C++, with experience writing real-time, embedded, or robotics software
  • Know how to instrument and develop highly performant software as a member of a team, including writing clean code, documenting it, testing it, and using version control and CI
  • Have worked in a fast-paced startup environment before, and loved it
  • Are excited to work with (and occasionally safely climb into) giant robots
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area, and able to work 4-5 days/week from our San Leandro HQ
  • Are open to ~10% travel to field (solar construction sites) to work directly with our product in its deployment environment
  • Are excited to see your work deployed onto actual solar farms!

It'd also be nice if you:

  • Have experience working with industrial robot arms, motion planning, or automation systems
  • Have a 4-year degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field
  • Gain satisfaction from personally playing a part in mitigating climate change

Charge Robotics is an equal opportunity employer, and we 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: Charge Robotics careers (Ashby)

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