Robotics Software Engineer

Samson Rose

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Distributed Computing, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Git, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Middleware, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Robotics, Robotics Software, Scalable System Development, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Startup, System Architecture, System Validation, Team Player
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
20 days ago
 Samson Rose has been engaged by a modern factory and manufacturing robotics company to help assist in hiring a Robotics Software Engineer for their growing team. This is a key hire they have thoughtfully added to their team. They are an early-stage start-up, so headcount additions are specific, and impactful. 

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.

About the Company

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Samson Rose