Lead of Core, Systems Software

Who you are

• If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment
• We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all
• Deep technical credibility in systems programming and operating systems, with the judgment to lead architectural decisions in a hands-on engineering environment
• Strong systems thinking across onboard Linux, real-time / performance-sensitive systems, and the infrastructure that supports deployed devices
• Proven ability to simplify complex architectures and make practical tradeoffs that improve reliability without slowing the business down
• Strong player-coach leadership style, with the ability to develop senior engineers, create clarity, and hold a high bar while staying close to the technical work
• Excellent cross-functional instincts and communication, with a track record of defining & driving large, ambiguous roadmaps across multiple technical teams
• 10+ years of experience building complex software systems, including significant experience in systems software, embedded systems, or software running on physical devices at scale
• 3+ years of experience leading senior engineers and/or technical teams in a player-coach, staff-plus, or engineering leadership capacity
• Strong experience with embedded Linux, low-level software, hardware interfaces, and systems programming in C++ or similar languages
• Proven track record owning architecture for complex products where reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability are critical
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field / equivalent practical experience
• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial systems, automotive, or other environments where software must perform reliably on real-world hardware
• Experience inheriting and scaling an existing team through a period of company growth, increasing product maturity, or organizational change
• Experience working across on-device systems and supporting infrastructure in factory, cloud, or field-service environments
• Familiarity with adjacent domains such as data pipelines, developer infrastructure, or security in complex technical organizations

What the job involves

• The Core team owns the systems software and operating systems that runs on the robot, including IPC, logging, on-robot services, and APIs that connect to apps and cloud
• This team enables the rest of the 1X stack and a developer ecosystem as we scale to thousands and hundreds of thousands of robots
• Lead the Core team as a hands-on technical leader and people manager so our 1X robots can operate reliably, evolve quickly, and scale safely
• This leader will raise the bar on architecture, simplify complexity across the stack, and support the company’s most important technical and operational goals
• Own the technical and organizational direction of the Core team so the software running on our robots is robust, maintainable, and ready to scale
• Drive architecture simplification across OS and systems to improve reliability, development velocity, and long-term system health
• Build strong cross-functional alignment with firmware, hardware, AI, motion and controls, cloud, product, operations, and service teams so critical dependencies are clear and execution stays unblocked
• Deliver a software foundation that supports reliable robot behavior in production, in the factory, and in the field as fleet size and system complexity increases
• Coach and grow a highly technical team while writing code for a significant project, setting a high bar for engineering quality, ownership, and technical judgment

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays