Founding Software Engineer (US HQ)

Founding Full Stack Software Engineer (Robotics AI)

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About Destro AI:

Destro is building the global brain for robotics — a cloud-native orchestration and decision engine that controls fleets of autonomous robots across warehouses and factories. Think of us as the AI mothership that tells robots what to do, in real-time. Backed by top-tier venture investors, our team is building the next generation of operational intelligence that powers real-world automation at scale.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Founding Software Engineer who can take ownership of our fragmented codebases — and productionize, integrate, and harden it into a robust, scalable, enterprise-ready solution that can run in both cloud and on-prem environments. This is a mission-critical role where you’ll work directly with the founding team, own deployment architecture, and prepare the stack for live enterprise pilot launches.

What You’ll Own:

• Refactor MVP codebases into a unified, modular platform
• Build backend APIs, scalable services, and data flows using Python (FastAPI)
• Own DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure for on-prem and cloud-native deployments
• Containerize everything (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Build secure auth, RBAC, and observability for production readiness
• Work directly with robotics engineers and Fortune 500 deployment teams
• Implement real-time data processing, MQTT/gRPC APIs, Redis streams, etc.

Tech Stack (you should be fluent with most):

• Backend: Python (Fast API), Node.js
• Frontend: React, TypeScript
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Cloud: AWS (ECS, S3, Lambda, etc.), some GCP
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions or similar
• Infra: Linux, Postgres, MQTT, gRPC, Redis
• Bonus: Robotics/IoT deployments, RTLS integration, or wearable UX

What We’re Looking For:

• Have 4–8 years of experience in full stack/backend/devops roles
• Have shipped real enterprise or infra products — bonus if in hybrid or on-prem setups
• Love cleaning up messy MVPs, refactoring systems, and writing scalable backend APIs
• Know how to write glue code across microservices and edge devices
• Be excited to work on AI for the physical world, not just cloud dashboards
• Care deeply about reliability, observability, and uptime
• Be able to move fast, own outcomes, and work independently

Why Join Destro:

• Real-world AI + Robotics: You’re helping robots fulfill orders — not building another B2B SaaS dashboard
• Global Tech Exposure: Work with ex-Dexterity, ex-HAI Robotics, and NYU alumni, alongside top US retailers and 3PLs
• Equity + Ownership: As a founding engineer, you’ll earn meaningful equity and have massive technical say
• Backed by the Best: Investors include NVIDIA, Unshackled VC, and NYU Future Labs
• Career-Defining Work: You’re building the brain that controls fleets of robots — from day one