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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** BOX BOX
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, High-Level Architecture, Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-c-alameda-ca--6d9dec8e-8e1d-4e42-80c1-e2ec26fd7e0f

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in C++
 * Strong experience building software for complex physical systems, such as robotics, industrial automation, controls, embedded systems, or hardware-integrated products
 * Proven ability to architect reliable, maintainable software for systems that must work in the real world
 * Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems, multi-threaded programming, hardware interfaces, and Linux-based environments
 * Strong debugging skills across software, hardware, networking, timing, and system integration issues
 * Ability to lead technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, and mentor other engineers
 * Comfortable working closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and field teams
 * Strong ownership mindset, practical judgment, and bias toward building systems that are simple, reliable, and deployable
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, 3D Graphics Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Systems, Building Systems, C++ Programming Language, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Conveyor Systems, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Engineering, High Level Architecture (HLA), Industrial Robotics, Interface Programming Languages, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Logistics, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Motion Control, Multithreaded Programming, Operational Strategy, Product Development, Product Planning, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Shipping/Receiving, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Testability

## Description

* Own the architecture and development of software for Boxbot's automated material handling systems, from core controls to customer deployment
 * Build high-performance, reliable C++ software that interfaces directly with robotics, motion control, sensors, PLCs, and other automation hardware
 * Lead technical decisions across system architecture, controls software, deployment tooling, reliability, and performance
 * Work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and field teams to bring complex hardware/software systems to life
 * Debug and solve real-world system issues across software, hardware, networking, timing, and controls boundaries
 * Set a high bar for code quality, system reliability, testability, and maintainability through strong engineering practices
 * Mentor other software engineers and help raise the technical capability of the team
 * Contribute to product roadmap decisions, technical strategy, and long-term platform architecture
 * Support deployments at customer sites by partnering with implementation teams to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and supportable


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