Bonsai Robotics
Automotive & MobilityDirect Rippling career site

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Location
San Jose, CA · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • C++
  • ROS2
  • autonomous navigation
  • path planning
  • Linux

Also useful

  • Rust
  • CI/CD
  • embedded real-time systems

About the role

We are looking for a talented Senior Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in robotics software development to join our innovative team. In this role, you will design and develop the autonomous tractor software guiding all behavior in agricultural and other complex network and GPS denied environments. You’ll own mission critical systems for navigation, task execution, and state management across many unique form factors and customer needs. You’ll work with a state of the art AI and ML team building the future of general purpose robotics.

What you'll do

  • Design and build the autonomous software powering the Bonsai Intelligence fleet across a multitude of applications and environments
  • Write well documented and tested production C++, Python, and Rust software in a ROS2 environment
  • Bring innovative solutions and collaboratively tackle a wide range of robotics challenges
  • Review colleagues code and design documentation for correctness and cohesion with the system design
  • Support, debug, and problem solve across a growing global fleet of autonomous tractors, and precision ag equipment
  • Use data to drive development decisions and to prove out novel approaches to difficult problems
  • Tackle complex engineering problems with a mindset focused on safety, reliability, and extensibility
  • Teach and learn in equal measure alongside an excellent robotics team with a wide range of skills and backgrounds

Qualifications

  • You have 4 or more years of relevant experience across applied robotics and software engineering positions
  • You hold a BS, MS, or PhD in related field

You have shipped real production robots to real customers

  • You are familiar with C++ and ROS2 software development best practices, including testing and CI/CD pipelines
  • You have experience debugging problems outside of your area of expertise and across the hardware / software boundary
  • You are comfortable working in a Linux environment

Bonus

  • You have expertise in solving path planning and optimization problems in low latency constrained compute environments
  • You have experience developing with Rust in a production environment

Work-life Balance

The best employees are those who create balance in their lives, which is why we prioritize balance and well-being for everyone at Bonsai. We foster a supportive environment where teammates look out for each other.

Covered Lunch

On in-office days, we've got lunch covered. It's a small thing that makes a big difference, with more time to connect with teammates and less to worry about.

Wellness and Benefits

Your health matters. We offer comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), mental health support, and wellness programs designed to help you thrive both physically and mentally.

Collaborative Culture

  • At Bonsai, you're not just part of a team, you're part of a community.
  • We celebrate wins together, support each other through challenges, and genuinely enjoy the people we work with.
  • From team events to cross-functional collaboration, we're building something together.

Mission-driven Work

Every day, you're contributing to advancements in robotics that matter. If you're excited about innovation and impact, you'll find it here.

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Life at Bonsai Robotics

At Bonsai, we're building the future of robotics and we know that means investing in our people. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can do your best work, grow your skills, and feel genuinely part of something bigger.

Hybrid Flexibility (for selective roles)

We operate on a hybrid model because we believe the best collaboration happens both in person and from where you work best. You'll have the flexibility to split your time between our office and home, so you can stay connected to the team while maintaining the balance that works for you.

About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment smarter, safer, and more productive. We are redefining outdoor autonomy with Bonsai Intelligence, a connected platform that’s inspired by biology to see, think, and act with precision like a human. We bring together advanced perception, embodied AI, integrations with equipment manufacturers, and our compact, modular Amiga vehicles to deliver reliable automation to the world’s most demanding field operations—reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies.

Read the original posting

From Bonsai Robotics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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