What You'll Do

• Product & System Development: Transform innovative ideas and research into robust, production-grade software for autonomous platforms, actively contributing to coding and system design.
• Collaborative Development: Collaborate closely with the R&D team to turn concepts and prototypes into robust, high-performance production code, ensuring clear objectives and timelines.
• Performance & Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and apply low-level optimizations for efficiency, portability, and scalability, tackling complex problem-solving in critical areas.
• Systems Integration: Integrate developer software with robotic systems, sensors, and other hardware.

About You

• Demonstrated expertise in C++ and/or Python.
• Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system-level programming concepts (e.g., threading, synchronization, and memory management).
• Demonstrated expertise in debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex software systems.

Desirable Qualities

• Familiarity with autonomy, performance-critical systems or robotics.
• Experience with machine learning methods for natural language processing and autonomy.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time applications.

Please note : Applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S., and we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Compensation Compensation for this position includes a target base salary of $100,000 - $160,000 annually, with the specific figure determined by the candidate's experience level.

We’re committed to fair and equitable compensation and are happy to explain how we determine our salary ranges, just ask!

Our Benefits

• Beyond a Competitive Salary, we provide a significant equity stake, aligning your growth with ours.
• 100% Remote: This role is fully remote, open to residents across the US. We believe that talent knows no borders (well, except for the US in this case!).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Staying healthy is a breeze with our amazing, comprehensive benefits reimbursement plan! We empower you to pick the exact plan that's a perfect fit for your needs.
• Retirement Planning: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) package, complete with a generous 6% company match.
• Generous PTO: Our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy is all about helping you take the breaks you deserve and live your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
• Elite Technology Package: Enjoy an elite technology package to make your work effortless and efficient.

Our Interview Process

Our interview process is designed to be thorough and respectful of your time. It typically includes:

• Conversation with the People Team: Lets get to know one another first!
• Screener Interview: A 30-minute discussion about relevant engineering concepts and your past experience.
• Offline Coding Test: We provide an at-your-own-pace test focused on algorithm and system design. After completion, you'll present your solution in a follow-up call. This allows us to understand your thought processes and technical approach.

We are committed to a low-stress interview experience—no trick questions or brain teasers!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Primordial Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We firmly believe that a diverse team enriches our problem-solving capabilities, sparks greater creativity, and ultimately leads to a better product and a more vibrant company.

We understand that great talent comes from various paths and that passion and transferable skills are invaluable. At Primordial Labs, what truly matters is your ability to make an impact, your dedication to our mission, and your capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where you can contribute your unique talents, expand your skills, and learn continuously. If you’re driven to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification.