Chef Robotics

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Posted 18 Days Ago

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San Francisco, CA

In-Office

150K-240K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Food • Robotics

The Role

Design and build cloud-based full‑stack applications and HMI dashboards for robotics operations. Implement TypeScript/React frontends (including 3D rendering), backend REST APIs, real‑time WebSocket integrations, relational database schemas/ORMs, and cloud/deployment tooling to enable robot provisioning, remote updates, and remote control while optimizing performance, latency, and reliability.

Summary Generated by Built In

Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production—a sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles cannot be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America’s manufacturing base. Backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and supported by a world-class team from companies such as Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack at Chef Robotics, you'll play a key role in developing cloud-based applications that power our intelligent automation platform. Initially focused on building cloud dashboards that enable line workers to operate and control Chef systems and allow customers to program the system efficiently, this role will evolve to encompass extensive backend, cloud, and infrastructure projects. You'll work on provisioning robots for seamless deployment, enabling remote software updates, and developing systems for real-time remote robot control. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge robotics technology and shape the software that powers the future of food automation.

As a small team, we are focused on building a positive in-office culture. We are looking for individuals who are available to work onsite at the office five days a week and can work start-up-oriented hours.

Frontend Development & User Experience

Own the development and maintenance of the HMI dashboard, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user experience
Design and implement modern TypeScript frontend solutions using React, Next.js, and Vite
Implement 3D rendering features in the UI using Three.js or Three Fiber for enhanced visualization
Create user-facing interfaces optimized for autonomy and robotics operations
Develop internal tools and dashboards using Retool for monitoring and administration

Backend & API Development

Design and implement robust backend solutions that integrate with autonomy runtime systems
Build performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, or similar frameworks
Expand REST API capabilities for non-autonomy actions and system control
Integrate real-time pub/sub communication with the autonomy runtime via WebSockets
Maintain secure and efficient data pipelines between on-device and cloud services

Database & System Integration

Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and cloud teams to create seamless interfaces between Chef systems and operators
Interface with ROS or similar autonomy runtime systems
Optimize system performance and reliability, addressing latency, scalability, and fault tolerance

Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment

Improve the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef system
Work on provisioning robots for seamless deployment across customer environments
Enable remote software updates to enhance performance and reliability
Develop systems for real-time remote robot control and monitoring

Required Qualifications - Technical Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in full stack development roles
Strong proficiency with modern TypeScript frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vite)
Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Sequelize)
Proven experience building performant REST APIs using Node/Express, Python FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, or similar frameworks
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment practices
Experience with real-time communication systems and WebSocket implementation

Domain Knowledge

Understanding of system performance optimization including latency, scalability, and fault tolerance
Experience with secure data pipeline design and implementation
Knowledge of modern development practices and CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with cloud-based application architecture

Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to complex technical challenges
Excellence in technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
Proactive mindset in identifying opportunities for system improvements
Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with startup-oriented hours
Commitment to working onsite five days a week to contribute to positive in-office culture
Passion for robotics and automation technology

Desired Qualifications

Experience building user-facing interfaces for autonomy, robotics, industrial automation, or edge/IoT devices
Experience interfacing with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar autonomy runtime systems
Experience with Python web servers (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Tornado)
Experience rendering 3D scenes in React using Three.js or Three Fiber
Background in food production, manufacturing, or industrial automation
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for distributed systems

Key Projects You'll Work On

Enhancing the HMI dashboard for improved usability and responsiveness
Integrating real-time pub/sub communication with the autonomy runtime via WebSockets
Expanding REST API capabilities for non-autonomy actions
Improving the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef system
Implementing 3D rendering features in the UI using Three.js or Three Fiber
Developing systems for remote robot provisioning and software updates