Robotics Software EngineerSunnyvale, CAThe future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we're developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.The Role We're looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to design and build the software that powers intelligent robotic systems.
You'll work on perception, autonomy, control systems, and infrastructure that allow robots to operate reliably in complex environments. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving real-world problems at the intersection of robotics, AI, and scalable software systems. Your work will run on robots in complex, adversarial environments. Expect to move fast, test ideas aggressively, and break new ground as we create the first robotic foundation model for defense. We're a startup.
You'll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy software for advanced drone hardware, promoting autonomous flight capabilities and delivery operationsDevelop software for robotic perception, planning, and controlDevelop dynamic memory, communication, and tool use faculties for AI agentsBuild and maintain robotics infrastructure, simulation, and testing environmentsIntegrate sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs into robotic systemsImplement and optimize algorithms for localization, mapping, and navigationWork on autonomy pipelines from perception to actionCollaborate with hardware, AI, and product teams to ship robotic capabilitiesImprove system reliability, performance, and real-world robustnessContribute to deployment and monitoring of robotic systems in production environmentsQualificationsStrong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languagesExperience developing robotics systems or autonomy softwareExperience working with real-world robotics hardware or simulation environmentsStrong debugging and system-level problem-solving skillsAbility to work across multiple layers of the robotics stackMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPassion about defense of the United States and its alliesMay be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearanceWhy Join ScoutWork on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S.
and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machinesBe a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation modelCollaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national securitySee your work deployed on real systemsHelp define the future of intelligent defense systemsBacked by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investorsBenefitsCompetitive base salary and bonusMeaningful equityPremium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contributionCompetitive PTO and company holiday calendarCatered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchenUnlimited AI tokensEV chargingRelocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.US Salary Range$145,000 - $220,000 USD