Robotics Software Engineer

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Summary

Location

Campbell, United States

Work

Full-time

Experience

3+ years

About this Job

Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain robot software systems for industrial assembly and inspection

applications

· Integrate cameras and sensors including calibration, coordinate frame management, and data pipelines

· Implement and debug coordinate transforms, hand-eye calibration, and rigid body math in production software

· Build production-quality C++ and Python software for real-time robotic systems

· Architect multi-process and multi-threaded systems for reliable robot operation

· Collaborate with algorithms and perception engineers to deploy 3D vision capabilities on

robot platforms

· Develop testing, debugging, and deployment infrastructure for robot software

Minimum Qualifications

· Strong C++ skills (STL, multithreading, memory management) and Python proficiency

· Practical knowledge of 3D transforms, rotation representations, and camera/robot

calibration

· Experience integrating sensors and actuators on physical robot systems

· Comfortable with Linux development, Git, CMake, and CI/CD workflows

· Familiarity with real-time constraints and performance-critical code

· MS or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

· 3+ years of professional experience developing software for robotic systems mindset

· Thrives in a fast-paced startup, comfortable owning projects end-to-end

· Passionate about building robots that work in the real world, not just in simulation

· Strong debugging instincts — can trace a problem from unexpected robot behavior back

through transforms, timing, and sensor data

· Comfortable with in-office collaboration (5 days/week in Campbell, CA)

Value Add

· Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middleware

· Experience with industrial robotics, robot arms, or manufacturing automation

· Familiarity with motion planning frameworks (MoveIt, OMPL)

· Knowledge of gRPC, Protobuf, or similar IPC frameworks

· Experience with Docker, containerized deployment, and embedded compute (Jetson)

· Exposure to simulation environments (Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim)

About the Company

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Summer Robotics

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Automotive ManufacturingIndustrial ManufacturingRobotics Software & AI

🤖 Summer Robotics - Elevating Robotic Perception At Summer Robotics, we're pioneering the frontier of machine vision by developing cutting-edge robotic perception software tailored for the industrial manufacturing and mobility sectors. Our innovative perception platform sets a new standard in robotic capabilities, enabling seamless operation in complex and dynamic environments. Through strategic partnerships, we're crafting the next generation of robotic measurement and manufacturing technologies. Our solutions are designed to revolutionize quality control and productivity, setting new benchmarks in the industry. Mission: Our core mission is to imbue robotic systems with superhuman perception and response capabilities. By doing so, we unlock new possibilities and valuable applications in critical markets, including manufacturing and mobility. Summer Robotics is committed to advancing the capabilities of all robots, with the goal of dramatically improving quality of life for all. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of what robots can perceive and achieve, fostering a future where automation enhances every facet of industrial and mobile operations.

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