Software Engineer (Robotics)
About the role
Role: Software Engineer (Robotics)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $115,000 – $185,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Software Engineer (Robotics) to build the software that powers our robotics platform. The role works across the robotics stack — from sensor integration through high-level behaviour — partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ship reliable systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain core robotics software components and services
- Integrate sensors, actuators, and third-party robotics SDKs
- Develop testing, simulation, and continuous integration tooling
- Write clean, well-tested code across C++ and Python
- Diagnose and resolve issues across the robotics stack
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years building production software, ideally with robotics exposure
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with ROS / ROS2 or comparable robotics frameworks
- Familiarity with computer vision, perception, or motion planning libraries
- Comfort with Linux development environments and version control
- Solid software engineering fundamentals
What You'll Bring
- Curiosity to dig into systems and turn findings into shipped improvements
- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions
- A test-and-learn mindset; you ship fast, measure, and iterate
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain core robotics software components and services
- Integrate sensors, actuators, and third-party robotics SDKs
- Develop testing, simulation, and continuous integration tooling
- Write clean, well-tested code across C++ and Python
- Diagnose and resolve issues across the robotics stack
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
Qualifications
- 3+ years building production software, ideally with robotics exposure
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with ROS / ROS2 or comparable robotics frameworks
- Familiarity with computer vision, perception, or motion planning libraries
- Comfort with Linux development environments and version control
- Solid software engineering fundamentals
Benefits
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
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