Senior Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software – Autonomy/Robotics

Beacon Venture Capital

. Design, build, and deploy robotic and embedded software components for advanced pilot assistance systems .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • United StatesSenior💰 $173,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and deploying robotic and embedded software components, with a strong focus on Python and C++ programming. Proficient in integrating software with hardware and optimizing for edge compute environments while ensuring compliance with safety-critical requirements.

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Robotic Software DevelopmentEmbedded Systems EngineeringProduction-Quality C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSensor Integration

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Hard Skills

Robotic Software DevelopmentEmbedded Systems EngineeringProduction-Quality C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingReal-Time SystemsAutonomy-Related SystemsSensor PipelinesEdge Compute OptimizationDebugging Hardware/Software InteractionsTesting and Validation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SystemsMission-Critical RequirementsU.S. Person StatusSan Francisco Bay Area

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deploy robotic and embedded software components for advanced pilot assistance systems
Develop autonomy-related features and subsystems from development through deployment
Write, test, and maintain Python and/or C++ code across autonomy, systems, and embedded components
Integrate software with hardware, sensors, and perception or data ingestion pipelines
Optimize software for edge compute environments, including latency and resource usage
Participate in testing, validation, and deployment for safety-critical and mission-critical requirements
Collaborate in design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on development with senior engineers and cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing or building robotic software and/or embedded systems, or equivalent experience through projects, internships, or coursework
Production-quality C++ and/or Python programming
Familiarity with real-time or interactive systems supporting time-sensitive decisions
Exposure to autonomy-related systems such as planning, decision-making, or reasoning
Experience with sensor or perception pipelines
Experience with embedded or edge compute platforms
Experience debugging hardware/software interactions
U.S. Person status required due to U.S. export control regulations: U.S. citizen, Green Card holder/lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
Visa sponsorship and visa transfers are not available
Must work in the San Francisco Bay Area and be onsite in San Carlos at least 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
3 weeks PTO
13+ paid company holidays
401(k) offered
Flexible remote work on remaining days in a hybrid schedule