Software Engineer - Robotics
El Segundo, CA$150k - $190kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Software Engineer role focused on developing and integrating software for Poseidon robots, with emphasis on hardware interfacing, automated testing, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced robotics environment.
Responsibilities
- Support motor and sensor selection, development, and integration efforts on Poseidon robots, enabling both current and next-gen deployments
- Write software to interface directly with hardware that improves robot behavior, user safety, and system efficiency
- Design and implement automated testing and diagnostic frameworks for robotic components, supporting reliable operation in the field, manufacturing, and R&D
- Analyze metrics and investigate failure modes observed in the field or at in-house test room
- Develop highly reliable, maintainable, and testable code
- Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team spanning mechanical, electrical, field, and software to deliver a robust robotic system
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience owning a project in C++ or Python from development to production
- Desire to learn new technologies and to apply them to solve real-world challenges
- Break down complex technical concepts – communicate them clearly to different audiences
- Loves learning new technologies and applying them to solve real-world challenges
- Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills
Required:C++PythonHardware interfacingAutomated testingCommunication
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Shinkei Systems
Shinkei uses robotics to build a world where fishermen thrive, supply chains are transparent, and American food systems restore national vitality.
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