Robotics Software / Autonomy Engineer

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Summary

Location

Oakland, United States

Work

Full-time

About this Job

We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software that powers intelligent robotic UAS systems operating in real-world environments. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy—building robust, high-performance systems that integrate perception, planning, control, and communication.

You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to take robotics software from simulation to fielded deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robotics software for real-time systems

  • Implement perception, localization, mapping, planning, and control algorithms

  • Integrate sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, GPS, and radar

  • Develop and optimize software for embedded and edge-compute platforms

  • Build simulation and testing frameworks to validate algorithms prior to deployment

  • Debug and troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, and system boundaries

  • Optimize performance, reliability, and safety in real-world operating conditions

  • Contribute to system architecture, code reviews, and technical documentation

  • Support field testing, data analysis, and iterative system improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong proficiency in C++, Rust and/or Python

  • Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, control systems)

  • Experience working with real-time or near-real-time systems

  • Familiarity with Linux-based development environments

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with autonomous systems (UAVs, UGVs, mobile robots, or manipulators)

  • Background in computer vision, sensor fusion, or state estimation

  • Experience deploying software on embedded platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, ARM, x86)

  • Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac, Unity, or similar)

  • Experience with field testing, data logging, and performance analysis

  • Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical systems

Work will include ITAR, so only available to US persons.

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