Senior Robotics Software Engineer

SUMMARY

Yaskawa Innovation is seeking a talented engineer with Master's or PhD in CS/SES/CSE/ESE/ME or related education to work on building the next generation of industrial-robotics software.

In this role, you will be joining a small diverse development team that works on a variety of product innovations including controller software, middleware, user interfaces and the application of vision and AI/ML to robotics applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participate in architecting and developing robot controller software and related infrastructure, such as AI/ML application components, APIs, user interfaces, programming language tools and simulations.

Majority of the time will be spent on software development tasks using technologies including C++/Qt, ROS, IsaacSim and proprietary tools.

Work closely with US, Japanese & European teams through email, online meetings and shared development infrastructure.

Contribute to challenging robot application tasks, potentially involving perception, AI/ML, vision and real-time control with aim of maturation for productization impacting field robotics applications

Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in AI/ML and robotic applications

Work in a close-knit team where good interpersonal skills, open exchange of information, and team work is a must.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master of Science or PhD degree with 5-8 years' experience in Software Development & Engineering involving robotics and AI/ML.

Advanced mathematics skills: Linear Algebra, Kinematics or Dynamics & Control Systems

Experience with C++ development & ML/RL frameworks. Python for AI/ML/Data-science and ROS experience preferred.

Experience with robotics AI models & technologies: VLAs, Sim-to-Real transfer, Grasp analysis, trajectory generation, planning & SLAM

Software Engineering and/or Agile methodology experience preferred

Experience with 3D simulation a plus

Portfolio of projects (GitHub, papers, etc.) a plus

PhD preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be highly creative and logical, with the ability to transform innovative process and technical concepts into practical, cost-effective robotic automation solutions. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, in addition to the ability to make formal presentations and technical papers. Must have good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with people at all organizational and functional levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an in-person (office/lab) position (not remote).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and where there may be risk of electrical shock.