Senior Backend Software Engineer (C++)

Tokyo
No Remote
Full-time
August 22, 2024

Mujin develops "MujinController," a platform that leverages a real-time digital twin and advanced robotics to seamlessly connect industrial equipment for fully autonomous operations.

Driven by our unique approach towards Robotics Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), we offer a robust suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms, enabling autonomous robot movement and transforming automation in challenging industrial environments.

Trusted by globally recognized companies, our cutting-edge technology enhances efficiency and innovation across the supply chain. With headquarters in Japan and expanding offices in China, the US, and Europe, Mujin offers a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your work directly shapes the future of automation.

As a Software Engineer at Mujin Backend System Team, you’ll focus on the system architecture and design, development, and deployment of Mujin's motion planning AI-equipped intelligent robot controllers.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a wide variety of system software

Real-time OS and real-time network protocols
Linux kernel modules, Linux boot, and base system, hardware drivers
System security, TPM, and data encryption
Build tools and infrastructure, deployment, remote control, and upgrade system

Design and implement reliable, high-performance backend services and APIs for industrial robot controllers>\

High-performance HTTP server
ZeroMQ inter-process communication
High-efficiency database
Cloud services

Others

Develop drivers to interface with industrial hardware such as robots, conveyors, 3D cameras, sensors, PLC, AGV, ASRS, WMS
Solve cutting-edge complex technical challenges throughout the entire system
Occasional business trips to customer sites in Japan and abroad

Minimum Requirements

BSc degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent academic or work experience
Excellent experience and high proficiency in C++ and Python
Advanced Linux user, excellent experience in Linux software development
Expert in Linux internals, networking stack, network protocols, routing, async I/O, Docker and its internal workings
Experience in full-stack development
Technical communication skills in English

Preferable Requirements

Expert in real-time OS, Linux kernel module development, EtherCAT
Experience in robotic software development

Attractiveness

We are looking for those who are prepared to dedicate themselves to facing big challenges, work proactively and independently, and take ownership when working with members across the teams!
You will get your “hands dirty” working on all aspects of the industrial robot controller, not being confined to a specific component in the system. The work is challenging, mostly like something that you have never done before, requiring extensive research.
Since the work is widely applicable, it will affect everyone in the engineering team, making the Backend System Engineers the likely “go-to” people. You will have chances to travel and work onsite to integrate cutting-edge industrial systems such as AGVs and ASRS.

Interview Process

Coding Assessment: Initial technical evaluation.
HR Interview: Discussion with Human Resources.
Hiring Manager Interview: One or two rounds with the hiring manager.
Take-Home Assignment & Feedback Interview (If Applicable): A task to complete on your own, followed by a feedback session.

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About Mujin

Mujin develops "MujinController," a platform that leverages a real-time digital twin and advanced robotics to seamlessly connect industrial equipment for fully autonomous operations.

Driven by their unique approach towards Robotics, Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), Mujin offers a robust suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms, enabling autonomous robot movement and transforming automation in challenging industrial environments.

Trusted by globally recognized companies, Mujin's cutting-edge technology enhances efficiency and innovation across the supply chain. With headquarters in Japan and expanding offices in China, the US, and Europe, Mujin offers a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your work directly shapes the future of automation.