Senior Safety Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Agility Robotics views safety not as a regulatory constraint, but as a fundamental commercial gateway that is absolutely required to move humanoid robots out of isolated work cells and into shared human environments. You can't build your robot and then make it safe - functional safety must be baked into the hardware, electrical systems, and software from day one.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a <strong>Senior Safety Software Engineer</strong> to play a critical role in implementing a functionally safe perception system.&nbsp; In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and functional safety principles.&nbsp; You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate safety-critical software architecture. If you are passionate about building robust systems that push the boundaries of modern robotics and automation while maintaining uncompromising safety, we want you on our team.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Design &amp; Develop:</strong> Design and implement robust, highly reliable software for safety-critical systems using both traditional functional safety techniques and emerging deep learning safety techniques.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Partner with our machine learning, hardware, and core software teams to ensure that data pipelines, models, and middleware operate within defined safety envelopes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>System Architecture:</strong> Develop and optimize software running on both Linux and real-time operating systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Testing &amp; Validation:</strong> Create rigorous testing frameworks and validation strategies to prove system reliability and safety under edge-case scenarios.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Guide and mentor junior engineers on safety-critical coding standards and best practices.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>5+ years</strong> of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on systems level or embedded systems programming (C++, C, or Rust).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of software architecture for embedded</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong internal drive for quality and reliability.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>We know that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't check every box below, we highly encourage you to apply.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Greatly Desired:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Board Bringup:</strong> Experience working with alpha hardware, performing basic tasks to run an operating system and establishing a working environment for future development</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Perception Systems:</strong> Experience working with camera and LiDAR sensors, interpreting the output and&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Certified Code:</strong> A proven track record of writing formally certified safety-critical code.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Functional Safety Standards:</strong> Deep familiarity with and practical application of standards such as <strong>ISO 26262</strong> (automotive), <strong>IEC 61508</strong> (industrial), or <strong>ISO 13849</strong> (machinery).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ROS 2:</strong> Experience architecting and building complex robotic applications using ROS 2.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Machine Learning:</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Hands-on experience with machine learning pipelines, including data collection, dataset curation, and model training.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Linux Kernel:</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Experience with Linux kernel configuration, module development, or customization for performance and reliability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">RTOS Experience:</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Experience developing and deploying software on </span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">QNX</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> or similar real-time operating systems and integrating into a modern CI/CD system</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.</em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$175,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$274,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em>In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.&nbsp; We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.&nbsp; If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.&nbsp; To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>