Software Engineer, Systems

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Parametric is building robots to reliably automate physical labor in the real world. We’ve spent the last few months aggressively building our technology and fundraising and are now excited to begin rapidly growing the company.

As a Systems Software Engineer, you'll build the software foundation that makes our robots work in the real world. You'll design and implement the reliable, efficient, and safe systems that control our hardware, from sensor integration to real‑time control loops. Your code will directly determine how well our robots perform in customers' hands. You'll work across hardware, ML, and product teams to solve hard problems at the intersection of embedded systems and robotics.

This is a full‑time in‑person role in our San Francisco office. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

• Design and implement low‑level software systems for robot control and coordination
• Interface with and ingest data from sensors, actuators, and embedded devices
• Build robust, real‑time systems that handle the messiness of the physical world
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to bring up new devices and debug integration issues
• Work with ML teams to deploy models efficiently on embedded systems
• Own reliability and performance

• Three or more years (or equivalent) working in embedded or systems software engineering roles
• Strong proficiency with systems languages like Rust, C, or C++
• Experience with Linux kernel development: drivers, scheduling, IPC, or build systems like Bit Bake/Yocto
• Deep understanding of real‑time constraints, interrupt handling, and resource management
• Familiarity with digital communication protocols (e.g. I2C, CAN, UART, SPI)
• Comfortable working at any level of the stack

Parametric PBC is a public benefit corporation building robots to benefit all humans. We’re a proud equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We firmly believe the best version of the future includes everyone, so we encourage you to apply even if you don’t strictly meet all the requirements.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology