Staff Software Engineer, Robotics - Imperative Care
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Title: Staff Software Engineer Robotics
This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site & full-time
Why Imperative Care?
At Imperative Care, we are developing novel robotic-assisted technologies and interventional capabilities that will forever change the disparate outcomes of ischemic stroke - a disease that impacts close to a million people a year in the U.S., and 10 million worldwide. Not only is Imperative Care changing the way stroke is treated, but also bringing this treatment to the greater population who is currently without. We are actively building a team who is focused on developing novel solutions for this complex disease - a disease in which one in four adults will face in their lifetime.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a talented and experienced Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement hard real-time algorithms, application logic, and state machines for the Telos robotic platform. As one of the key founding members of the telos team, you will contribute to the design and development of the infrastructure of the robotics application-level logic and algorithms. You will work closely with a cross functional team to implement and test logic, algorithms and software solutions based on clinical and user requirements.
- Design, implement and test logic, state machines, and algorithms for our robotic platform
- Implement C++ real-time code on Linux based operating systems
- Implement and test solutions in production software environment using C++ and Python
- Work closely with other engineers (software, controls, system, hardware) as part of a focused cross-functional team developing software for a medical application.
- Understand user needs, clinical needs and customer input requirements to drive software development.
- Contribute to the development of the software testing and simulation environment.
- Participate in design discussions and code reviews
What You’ll Bring
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and 6+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5+ years of controls, robotics, and state-machine experience
- Proficiency with C++ and Python
- Experience in robotic control, real-time state-machine design
- Strong background in object-oriented programming, software architecture, and design patterns
- Experience with multi-threaded applications and event driven architectures
- Experience in algorithm development for robotics operation
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Experience with real-time software applications
- Experience developing software for safety-critical applications
- Experience with ROS
- Experience with QNX/Realtime Operation Systems
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
Join Us! Apply today.
Salary Range: $207,000 - 230,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.
The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.
Imperative Care will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external recruiter/staffing agency does not create any implied obligation on the part of Imperative Care.