
Compensation
$120,000–$160,000/year
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.
- Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.
- Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.
- Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.
- Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD.
- Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
- Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.
- Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.
- Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.
- Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.
- Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)
Optional Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.
- Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control.
- Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks.
- Experience optimizing software for edge devices.
- Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.
Interview Process
- Initial Interview
- Take-home challenge focused on software engineering and robotics
- Technical Interview
- On-site Visit & Team Interview
- Offer
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Job Details
- Category
- Software
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Posted
- Compensation
- $120,000 - $160,000 per year
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AI for Robot Arms in Factories
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