Robotics Software Engineer
ATOMS Careers page Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at ATOMS Careers page. Pittsburgh · $174,000–$222,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build the robot’s software from sensor and motor control through order-handling state machines and cloud data transfer
- Add support for new hardware, investigate failures in existing modules, and improve how robots process incoming orders
- Turn needs from culinary and product teams into technical changes, and connect robots with delivery providers for orders and updates
- Create the robot control panel and coordinate integration with firmware, mechanical, electrical, and front-end engineers
- Review code, shape software architecture, and help assess designs and system performance
What you bring
- You’re comfortable developing in C++ and Linux
- You can work with technical and non-technical teammates and explain design decisions clearly
- You can document software through design documents, playbooks, or tools such as wikis and Markdown
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer who wants to own software across robot hardware, order workflows, and cloud connections. You’ll work onsite in the Pittsburgh office five days a week. Optional experience includes robotics frameworks such as ROS, embedded Linux, and deploying software to physical devices.
From the employer
Who we are
Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our industry.
What you’ll do
Take on ownership of the on-robot software stack. This spans low level sensor interfaces and motor control, up through higher level state machines, up to managing, controlling, and offloading data to the cloud.
Work with a team to both lead and provide feedback on new designs, triage issues, and analyze system performance.
Responsibilities
- Build out on the on-robot software stack, including implementing support for new hardware modules, triaging failures on existing modules, and implementing higher level state machines to efficiently manage incoming orders.
- Collaborate with culinary and product teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Integrate with delivery service providers to receive orders and provide status updates
- Create and integrate with the on-robot control panel interfaces
- Work alongside firmware, mechanical, electrical, and front end engineers to ensure cohesive system functionality
- Contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions
What we’re looking for
- Comfortable with C++ and Linux.
- Familiarity with documentation tools (for example wikis, markdown, docs) and writing design documents and playbooks.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with ROS or similar robotics development frameworks.
- Experience with Vue3 and TypeScript for writing frontend web applications.
- Experience with Docker, Protobuf, Python, Terraform, and Git.
- Experience with embedded Linux distributions and deploying software onto physical devices.
- Familiarity with simulation environments, along with standing up simulated backend services or making use of such services in unit/integration tests.
- Familiarity with SQL, Superset, Jupyter notebooks, and other tools used for analyzing data.
Why join us
- Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
- Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
- Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Pittsburgh office. As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $174,000 - $222,000 per year.
Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
- Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
- Pet insurance discount.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies:
- Discretionary vacation days
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time
- Paid Bereavement leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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