Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Location: Santa Cruz, California

Department: Engineering – Robotics Software & Controls

Reports To: Manager of Robotics & Controls

Workplace Type: Hybrid — onsite 3–4 days per week across Santa Cruz and West Menlo Park,with at least one day per week in Santa Cruz

About Capstan Medical

Capstan Medical is developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for minimally invasive heart valve treatment. By combining surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants, we're working to make complex procedures safer and more effective for patients and clinicians.

We're a collaborative, hands-on team that moves quickly, takes ownership, and values ideas from every team member.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to develop the software infrastructure connecting our robotic hardware with control, planning, and clinical applications. You'll lead hardware bring-up, integrate motors and sensors, and troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, and software.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer with experience in robotics software, controls, motion planning, or mechatronics who enjoys working close to the hardware and building reliable, production-ready systems.