Robotics Software Engineer
The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.
The Role We’re looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to design and build the software that powers intelligent robotic systems. You’ll work on perception, autonomy, control systems, and infrastructure that allow robots to operate reliably in complex environments. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving real-world problems at the intersection of robotics, AI, and scalable software systems. Your work will run on robots in complex, adversarial environments. Expect to move fast, test ideas aggressively, and break new ground as we create the first robotic foundation model for defense. We’re a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware, promoting autonomous flight capabilities and delivery operations
Develop software for robotic perception, planning, and control
Develop dynamic memory, communication, and tool use faculties for AI agents
Build and maintain robotics infrastructure, simulation, and testing environments
Integrate sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs into robotic systems
Implement and optimize algorithms for localization, mapping, and navigation
Work on autonomy pipelines from perception to action
Collaborate with hardware, AI, and product teams to ship robotic capabilities
Improve system reliability, performance, and real-world robustness
Contribute to deployment and monitoring of robotic systems in production environments
Qualifications
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages
Experience developing robotics systems or autonomy software
Experience working with real-world robotics hardware or simulation environments
Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills
Ability to work across multiple layers of the robotics stack
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information
Why Join Scout
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
See your work deployed on real systems
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus
Meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
Unlimited AI tokens
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.
US Salary Range $145,000 — $220,000 USD