Staff Software Engineer, Applications

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock their abilities in orchestration with intelligent machines.

Position Overview:

The Staff Software Engineer plays a key role for the Software Engineering Applications team, leading the development for our in-house robot software applications. With a strong technical acumen and an excellent background in Python and C++ development, you will help lead a team of committed engineers to build interfaces and workflows, integrate state-of-the-art autonomy features, and deploy robust, safe, and scalable software application solutions for our next generation of products. You will identify performance bottlenecks, coordinate with cross-functional teams on simulation and control, and prioritize projects and tasks for the benefit of our end customers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Define, architect, and develop our in-house robot software applications


• Serve as a technical lead by mentoring junior engineers, providing high-quality feedback on designs and code reviews, and driving technical excellence through clean, reusable code


• Proactively identify and communicate technical risks, provide clear project status updates, and continuously improve software development processes


• Drive impact as a significant code contributor, developing extensible, maintainable, and scalable application value for robots deployed worldwide


• Improve software application performance through profiling, debugging, and testing


• Support integration of state-of-the-art autonomy features (deep learning models and pipelines, state-of-the-art mapping, perception, and motion planning algorithms)


• Take ownership and initiative for improving the quality of the software applications and architectures


• Work across disciplines (Hardware, Firmware, Cloud), coordinate multiple initiatives, and architect efficient and reusable solutions for various robot product lines

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related engineering discipline


• 7-8+ years of demonstrated experience in software development for complex systems interacting with sensors inputs or control-loops


• 1-2+ years of demonstrated software technical leadership experience


• Experience writing Python applications and knowledge of Python constructs and internals

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Demonstrated high proficiency with Python and C++ production-level coding


• Good knowledge of software debugging and profiling tools


• Distill product requirements into actionable engineering tasks while leaving room for design and implementation discussions


• Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills


• Open, curious and creative mind, willing to build the future of robotics

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $187,182 to $201,221. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• A discretionary annual target bonus


• Stock options


• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)


• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.


• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)


• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office


• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office


• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events 


• Internal continuous learning events 


• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company