Software Engineer, Robotics Fleet Optimization

Nimble's Core Values

Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.

Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires.

Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.

Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.

The Role

As a Software Engineer on the Multi-Agent Systems team, you will design the algorithms and software that coordinate large fleets of robots operating in high-throughput, real-world warehouse environments. Your work will directly influence robot efficiency, safety, and the overall capacity and scalability of our intelligent fulfillment systems.

You will architect high-performance distributed robotics software, develop complex multi-robot planning and coordination capabilities, and build algorithm optimization that enables system robustness, reliability, and scale. This role blends advanced algorithm design with real-world production engineering - solving complex systems problems with concrete impact on warehouse throughput and robot performance.

If you enjoy building elegant, reliable systems that orchestrate dozens or hundreds of robots simultaneously, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Architect Scalable Robotics Software

• Design and implement high-performance, maintainable, and fault-tolerant robotics software.
• Work independently across disciplines to diagnose issues, evaluate alternatives, and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Nimble's fleet management and multi-agent orchestration stack.

Develop Multi-Agent Robot Capabilities

• Build and improve algorithms for task planning and multi-agent path planning, as well as multi-robot and external system coordination to maximize warehouse throughput.
• Create features that drive increased automation across workflows like picking, packing, sorting, induction, and routing.
• Design optimization algorithms that break down orders and workloads into robot tasks while minimizing congestion and idle time.

Analytical System Approach

• Analyze real production performance data to understand emergent system behavior, uncover bottlenecks, and verify the impact of new features.
• Use quantitative insights to inform prioritization, algorithm design, and long-term system improvements.

Technical Ownership

• Drive feature areas end-to-end: algorithm design, implementation, testing, deployment, and performance validation.
• Own software infrastructure, continuous integration, production debugging, and on-call support for components you build.
• Participate in technical design reviews, documentation, and cross-functional alignment with hardware, operations, and cloud engineering teams.
• Help manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and feature launch coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong software engineering background with 2-4 years of experience building production systems.
• Proficiency with at least one systems programming language (Rust preferred; C++)
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.
• Ability to design and implement complex systems with high reliability and clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a large codebase and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-robot task planning, routing, or simulation systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, logistics software, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience working with Rust.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, backend services, or event-driven architectures.

Compensation

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $210,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.

Culture

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Nimble's Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program