Boxbot
Logistics
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer(C++)
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“Principal Software Engineer (C++) at Boxbot. Skills: C++, Software Architecture, System Integration, Robotics. Own architecture and development of software for automated material handling systems. Build high-performance, reliable C++ software”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve dispatch efficiency; Improve operational productivity; Optimize multiple facets of the supply chain; Bring complex hardware/software systems to life; Raise the technical capability of the team; Ensure systems are robust, scalable, and supportable
Industry & Context.
Debug and solve real-world system issues across software, hardware, networking, timing, and controls boundaries
Support deployments at customer sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, deep expertise in C++, experience building software for complex physical systems, architect reliable, maintainable software for systems that must work in the real world, Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems, multi-threaded programming, hardware interfaces, Linux-based environments, debugging skills across software, hardware, networking, timing, and system integration issues, Ability to lead technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, mentor other engineers, Comfortable working closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and field teams, ownership mindset, practical judgment, bias toward building systems that are simple, reliable, and deployable, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Own architecture and development of software for automated material handling systems
Build high-performance
reliable C++ software
Interface directly with robotics
and other automation hardware
Lead technical decisions across system architecture
Work hands-on with cross-functional teams
Debug and solve real-world system issues
Set high bar for code quality
Mentor other software engineers
Contribute to product roadmap decisions
and long-term platform architecture
Support deployments at customer sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and field teams; Partner with implementation teams
Full Job Description
## Description About Boxbot Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain. We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility. We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help lead our software development efforts and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products. This is a technical leadership role where you'll be deeply involved in both high-level architecture decisions and day-to-day coding. ## Responsibilities Own the architecture and development of software for Boxbot’s automated material handling systems, from core controls to customer deployment Build high-performance, reliable C++ software that interfaces directly with robotics, motion control, sensors, PLCs, and other automation hardware Lead technical decisions across system architecture, controls software, deployment tooling, reliability, and performance Work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and field teams to bring complex hardware/software systems to life Debug and solve real-world system issues across software, hardware, networking, timing, and controls boundaries Set a high bar for code quality, system reliability, testability, and maintainability through strong engineering practices Mentor other software engineers and help raise the technical capability of the team Con
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