Lead Robotics Software Engineer

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we are currently fully staffed for this role, but expect to be hiring for additional team members in the near future. So, we likely won't review/respond quickly, but we WILL look here first when we crank up the hiring machine again.]

Dapster is looking for a Lead Robotics Software Engineer to join our small-but-powerful team. This is an impact opportunity — we’re very much still an early-stage startup, and you will be working on our foundational technology and products.

Dapster is focused on bringing AI‑fueled robotic picking solutions to market. We recently landed a large pilot with a top retailer — effectively dilution‑free funding to develop our core technology.

If you want to do interesting work with a sharp, experienced and humble team, and share in the upside that comes with joining at the earliest stages, we’d love to talk to you. The quick details:

Broad ownership of development and refinement of key Dapster robot functionality (we can go into much more detail live).

• Excellent C/C++ and Python programming skills in a Linux environment.
• Deep understanding of motion planning and navigation algorithms and libraries like Move It! and .
• Familiarity with OpenCV or similar computer vision libraries.
• A strong academic and work record (e.g. BS EE/ME/Robotics with 5+ years of experience or MS EE/ME/Robotics with 3+ years of experience) or commensurate work experience

• Prototyping skills.
• Familiarity with simulation packages like Isaac Sim.
• Experience as part of the development team for at least 1 full version of a shipping robot.

Dapster is a remote‑friendly, hybrid workplace. We maintain a development lab in Palo Alto, CA, and occasionally travel to client sites (mainly Phoenix, AZ). Roles requiring interaction with our physical robots likely entail more in‑office work than not. Other roles can be structured to your preferences.

Let’s start a conversation -- you can apply directly below or reach out to Scott (one of our founders) with any questions at scott.