Staff Robotics Software Engineer
Energize GroupAbout the role
I’m working with an early-stage robotics company building autonomous systems for complex logistics applications. They’re now hiring a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to help develop, deploy and improve the software that powers those systems in the real world.
Responsibilities
Designing, implementing and debugging software for autonomous robotic systems.
Developing across areas including motion control, perception and hardware interfaces.
Writing high-quality, maintainable software in C++ and Python.
Bringing up software on physical robotic hardware and troubleshooting issues across the hardware/software boundary.
Testing and validating software performance on real systems rather than relying solely on simulation.
Building robust software with fault detection, graceful degradation and fail-safe behaviour in mind.
Investigating root causes of failures and driving issues through to resolution.
Qualifications
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python.
Hands-on experience developing robotics software using ROS2.
Experience shipping software onto a deployed physical robotic system.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across complex software and hardware systems.
Experience developing software where reliability, safety and real-world performance matter.
The ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment.
A willingness to take ownership, work independently and contribute outside of a narrowly defined remit.
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, but must be in the Bay Area/Willing to relocate! If you are interested in hearing more, please apply directly with your updated resume.
Responsibilities
- Designing, implementing and debugging software for autonomous robotic systems.
- Developing across areas including motion control, perception and hardware interfaces.
- Writing high-quality, maintainable software in C++ and Python.
- Bringing up software on physical robotic hardware and troubleshooting issues across the hardware/software boundary.
- Testing and validating software performance on real systems rather than relying solely on simulation.
- Building robust software with fault detection, graceful degradation and fail-safe behaviour in mind.
- Investigating root causes of failures and driving issues through to resolution.
Qualifications
- Strong programming experience in C++ and Python.
- Hands-on experience developing robotics software using ROS2.
- Experience shipping software onto a deployed physical robotic system.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across complex software and hardware systems.
- Experience developing software where reliability, safety and real-world performance matter.
- The ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment.
- A willingness to take ownership, work independently and contribute outside of a narrowly defined remit.
Skills mentioned
About Energize Group
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