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Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Bear Robotics Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Bear Robotics Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary The Senior Software Engineer will serve in a high-impact technical leadership role, contributing to the overall technical vision and execution of key projects. This individual will drive innovation, lead complex initiatives, and mentor junior engineers, playing a pivotal role in architecture decisions, project ownership, and quality assurance across the development lifecycle. Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Department: Software Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary The Senior Software Engineer will serve in a high-impact technical leadership role, contributing to the overall technical vision and execution of key projects. This individual will drive innovation, lead complex initiatives, and mentor junior engineers, playing a pivotal role in architecture decisions, project ownership, and quality assurance across the development lifecycle. Key Duties/Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Mentorship Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering team members. Mentor junior engineers, fostering their professional and technical growth. Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. System Design & Architecture Collaborate on system design with architects and cross-functional teams. Make informed architectural decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability. Evaluate system design trade-offs and propose optimal solutions. Software Development Develop, test, and maintain robust, high-quality software using modern programming languages and frameworks. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets organizational standards. Take ownership of critical components and ensure they meet quality benchmarks. Project Ownership Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software projects. Define project scope, timelines, and resource needs. Coordinate across departments (e.g., Product, Design) to ensure successful outcomes. Technical Strategy Influence and contribute to technical strategy and engineering roadmaps. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and development best practices. Recommend tools and frameworks to improve team effectiveness and product quality. Problem Solving & Troubleshooting Analyze and resolve complex software bugs and production issues. Collaborate on root cause analysis and post-mortem activities. Proactively improve reliability and resilience of systems. Collaboration & Communication Partner with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align technical work with business goals. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. Report project status, blockers, and risks regularly. Quality Assurance Lead code reviews and establish best practices for software quality. Promote and implement testing strategies, including automated testing. Drive continuous integration and deployment processes. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Create and maintain technical documentation (e.g., architecture diagrams, APIs, developer guides). Share knowledge and support internal development of best practices. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties or takes on specialized responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Proven experience in designing and developing complex software systems. Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python). Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns. Strong experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms. Thorough understanding of modern software development methodologies and tools. Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Experience in tech startup highly preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or robotics engineering. Equivalent experience in lieu of formal education may be considered. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. The pay range for this position is $174K - $218K + discretionary annual performance bonus . Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience. 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