Software Engineer (Robotics)

At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility. You’ll be joining a small, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected. We are looking for a deeply technical software engineer to build high-performance, real-time software that runs on edge devices under strict latency and memory constraints. This role is focused on deterministic execution, distributed system design, and low-level performance optimization. You do not need to work on deep learning research. You will build the infrastructure and runtime systems that make real-time robotics possible. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Design and implement low-latency distributed systems running on edge hardware - Write high-quality C++ or Rust code with strong attention to memory safety, determinism, and performance - Build real-time data pipelines for high-throughput sensor and video streams - Design IPC mechanisms between perception, control, and device subsystems - Optimize memory layout, CPU utilization, and concurrency patterns - Debug complex production issues involving race conditions, memory fragmentation, and performance bottlenecks - Profile systems using low-level tools to eliminate latency spikes and tail latency issues - Build reliable pub/sub and message-passing architectures under unreliable network conditions - Ensure systems remain stable under constrained compute, limited memory, and high I/O load WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Strong background in systems programming with C++ preferred; Rust experience highly valued - Deep understanding of multithreading, lock-free structures, and concurrency primitives - Experience building distributed systems or real-time processing pipelines - Strong algorithmic foundation and solid understanding of data structures - Experience debugging memory issues using profilers, sanitizers, and performance tracing tools - Familiarity with Linux internals, networking stacks, and system-level optimization - Experience working on embedded platforms or edge compute environments BONUS POINTS - Experience with real-time Linux or low-latency kernel tuning - Familiarity with high-throughput networking or zero-copy architectures - Experience building systems on NVIDIA Jetson or similar edge hardware - Knowledge of CUDA or GPU memory management - Experience designing resilient pub/sub architectures SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field - 3+ years of experience building systems-level or performance-critical software (experience with edge systems, robotics infrastructure, or real-time platforms highly preferred) - Strong programming skills in C++ (preferred) with experience in Rust highly valued - Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency primitives, and lock-free data structures - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English - Passion for building high-performance infrastructure that powers real-time robotics systems - Resilient and adaptable in challenging, fast-paced startup environments - Ability to work in an onsite environment — we move faster when we're in the same room WHAT WE OFFER: - Competitive compensation package - 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insurance - Flexible paid time off and 9 paid holidays - 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options - Equity in a rapidly growing company - Referral bonuses - Daily team dinners and regular team off-sites to build connection and momentum - The latest Apple tech and unlimited tools so you can win - Unlimited Cursor and Claude Code credits - Direct exposure to our AI-native GTM machinery We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness. Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Battery Ventures, Mosaic, and 8VC, have raised over $30M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.