C++ Software Engineer (Senior, Staff, or Lead)

Ghost Robotics invites a senior level C++ software engineer to shape autonomous robotics software across the stack. This onsite role in Brooklyn offers a competitive base pay between $135,000 and $185,000 per year, a full benefits package, and an equity incentive program. You will design, implement, and maintain robust C++ software for robotics, contribute to tooling, build systems, and CI infrastructure, and collaborate with robotics, controls, and hardware teams to deliver safe, high-performance systems.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Location

Brooklyn, NY, onsite

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high quality C++ code for robotics systems
• Apply modern C++ practices (C++17/20) and design patterns
• Contribute to system architecture with emphasis on performance, safety, and maintainability
• Set up and maintain Linux based development environments
• Configure and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment
• Improve build systems and dependency management (eg, CMake)
• Write unit and integration tests and support automated testing workflows
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, and hardware engineers
• Participate in code reviews to elevate overall code quality

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) with production shipping experience. Degree origin is secondary to what you have built; advanced degrees are one pathway, and equivalent industry experience is equally welcome.
• Hands-on command of modern C++ concepts: RAII, smart pointers, move semantics, templates and generic programming, concurrency primitives and thread safety, and clean API and library design
• Solid understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience working in Linux development environments
• Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative workflows
• Experience setting up or maintaining CI pipelines (GitLab CI preferred)
• Familiarity with build systems such as CMake
• Strong debugging skills and attention to detail

Technologies

• C++ (C++17/20)
• Linux
• Git
• GitLab CI/CD
• CMake
• ROS, ROS 2
• Docker
• Embedded Linux
• Python

Senior C++ Software Engineer

• Typically achieved with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years after earning a PhD
• Owns a defined technical area and delivers end to end with independence
• Mentors less-experienced engineers
• Proven track record shipping production C++ in real systems

Staff C++ Software Engineer

• Typically reached with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Drives technical direction and architecture across the team's scope
• Sets engineering standards and increases team output
• Demonstrates influence beyond personal deliverables across teams or the codebase

Lead C++ Software Engineer

• Typically reached with 10+ years of relevant experience, including people-leadership
• Combines staff level technical scope with direct reports, hiring, performance, and planning
• Proven ability to grow engineers and lead a healthy, productive team

Additional information

• Clear standard background checks are required pre-hire, post-hire, and at any time during employment
• Permanent U.S. residency is required