Role Overview

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our core team and help shape our technology, architecture, and culture from the ground up. As one of our first technical hires, you'll work across the entire robotics stack to define the future of AI-driven defect detection in manufacturing.

If you thrive in high-impact, hands-on environments and are passionate about building cutting-edge robotics and vision systems, we'd love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize AI-driven defect detection systems.
• Design scalable computer vision and deep learning pipelines.
• Develop and maintain core robotics software in Rust/Python.
• Lead systems architecture and make key technology decisions.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to deploy robust edge AI.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on robotics, AI, or computer vision
• Proficiency in Rust and Python
• Deep understanding of computer vision and machine learning
• Strong systems design and performance optimization skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CUDA and the Nvidia Jetson platform
• Experience implementing object detection, tracking, and pose estimation models
• Experience with reinforcement learning
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time computing
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & meaningful equity – shape the company and share in its success
• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development budget – attend conferences, take courses, grow your skills
• A chance to build something real – work with a great team of roboticists, helping expand tooling for manufacturing.
  
  

Our Values

• Innovation First: We push the boundaries of what's possible in robotics
• Ownership Mentality: We take responsibility and act like founders
• Collaborative Spirit: We work together to solve complex challenges
• Continuous Learning: We're always growing and improving
  
  

Bucket Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.