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About the Role

Lead architecture across the robotics stack, including tracking, control, autonomy, and infrastructure. Partner directly with the CTO and engineering leadership to own the transition from prototype code to deployed software. This role is for a senior individual contributor who has experience scaling systems and transforming research-oriented stacks into deployable products.

Responsibilities

Define architecture and technical direction for the entire robotics software stack.
Architect performance and timing, including threading, process models, and latency budgets.
Establish a formal release process, packaging, and deployment hygiene for fielded systems.
Develop and scale CI/CD infrastructure to support the growing software organization and QA.
Mentor the robotics software engineering team and set the standard for code quality.
Ensure cross-functional alignment with controls, embedded, EE, and optics teams.
Manage the process of taking software from prototype to fielded deployment for customer use.

Requirements

10+ years of experience shipping robotics or real-time, hardware-facing software.
Deep production C++ and real-time systems experience with hands-on coding ability.
Proven track record as a senior individual contributor at companies that shipped products to customers or operators.
Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines for robotics or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Experience guiding software through formal release, packaging, and deployment to end-users.
Background in robotics companies that shipped products, defense robotics, AV, aerospace, or high-performance automotive programs.
Demonstrated ability to take software from development to field deployment for customers.
Understanding the difference between a functional prototype and a robust release.

Skills

Robotics software architecture
Real-time systems
C++
CI/CD
Software release processes
Packaging
Deployment
ROS2 (with judgment)
Rust
Systems programming
Sensor fusion
Perception
Defense software
Safety-critical software

Location

San Francisco
Detroit

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Principal
Senior IC

Education Level

BS, MS or PhD in CS, Robotics, EE or equivalent (track record prioritized over degree)

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
18 days PTO plus 5 sick days
Travel to field test events and range days
Covered daily lunches, office snacks, and drinks
E-bike and scooter stipend up to $500
Direct access to leadership
Real ownership over work

About the Company

Aurelius Systems is a VC-backed defense tech startup developing autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS.
The company builds laser weapons to neutralize drones.
The team consists of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts focused on advancing directed energy technology.
The company emphasizes a culture of high output and direct action, inspired by historical figures like Marcus Aurelius and Henry Ford.
Operations include a San Francisco lab, a Detroit manufacturing hub, and weekly field tests on a private 400-acre range.

Equal Opportunity

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a U.S. Person: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).