Senior Backend Software Engineer (C++)

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.

Location

Work Hours

Salary

• Based on experience and skills
• Salary revision twice a year
• Additional bonuses available based on performance

Holidays

• Every Saturday and Sunday
• Annual paid leaves
• Maternity leave and Childcare leave
• Other holidays as defined by the company

Company Benefits

• Flexible dress code policy
• Commuting allowance
• Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance)
• Monthly team dinner support
• Free buffet lunch every workday
• Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
• High-end coffee machine
• Exclusive Employee Gym Access

Japan Relocation Support

• Visa sponsorship
• Flight ticket support
• Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
• Assistance for housing