Lead Software Engineer, Delivery Platform

Serve Robotics is revolutionizing urban delivery through innovative sidewalk robots. As the Lead Software Engineer for the Delivery Platform, you'll play a crucial role in developing scalable systems that power our Delivery and Fleet Management platforms. The position combines hands-on coding (75% of time) with technical leadership, focusing on Elixir development and distributed systems architecture.

The company, comprised of tech industry veterans, is solving real-world problems using robotics, machine learning, and computer vision. Their fleet is already operational in Los Angeles, successfully conducting commercial deliveries and delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians alike.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of robotic deliveries, working with a diverse, agile team that values collaborative problem-solving. You'll be responsible for architecting highly scalable systems, mentoring team members, and ensuring platform reliability while driving innovation in the logistics domain.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Elixir/Erlang, distributed systems, and cloud services, combined with leadership experience and excellent communication skills. You'll work in a remote environment with a competitive salary range of $150K-$200K plus equity, contributing to a mission that's transforming urban delivery systems.

Key aspects of success in this role include strategic vision, process innovation, quality-driven development, and a passion for logistics technology. You'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that scale with the company's rapid growth while maintaining high standards for system reliability and performance.

The position offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a tangible impact on urban delivery infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive technical excellence, and help build the future of autonomous delivery systems.