Staff Software Engineer, Applications
Brain Corp · San Diego, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $187,182 to $201,221
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Brain Corp's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Brain Corp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Brain Corp
- high 12 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Brain Corp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Brain Corp.
About this role
The Staff Software Engineer at Brain Corp will lead the development of in-house robot software applications, focusing on Python and C++. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, improving software performance, and integrating advanced autonomy features. The role involves collaboration across disciplines to create scalable solutions for robotic products deployed globally.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Brain Corp as an employer.
What you need
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
- 7-8+ years of demonstrated experience in software development for complex systems interacting with sensors inputs or control-loops
- 1-2+ years of demonstrated software technical leadership experience
- Demonstrated high proficiency with Python and C++ production-level coding
- Good knowledge of software debugging and profiling tools
- Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
What you get
- A discretionary annual target bonus
- Stock options
- 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
- Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is specific to San Diego and may vary in other locations
- The role involves technical leadership and mentoring, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Focus on robotics and AI may require a willingness to engage with cutting-edge technology and concepts
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Listed by Brain Corp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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