Robotics Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the R&D team at an early-stage robotics company building software for AI-driven robots in production environments. This hands-on role spans the robotics stack, with work that directly supports robotic performance in real-world facilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Coordinate real-time robot software, motion planning optimization, and machine learning pipelines across platforms. - Build and maintain data-labeling frontends, perception systems, and compilers for robot intelligence. - Work across firmware, robotics software, and cloud infrastructure to solve high-priority technical challenges. - Collaborate with teammates to design and ship systems that expand the capabilities of industrial robots. - Deploy software in customer facilities and improve performance based on real-world operation. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - One to three years of software engineering experience in robotics, automation, or embedded systems. - Experience building and shipping software for physical robotic systems used in production or by customers, with end-to-end ownership of an engineering outcome. - Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in Python; TypeScript and React are a plus. - A BS or higher in computer science, robotics, or a related engineering field. - Hands-on experience integrating hardware and software, with a solid understanding of full-system robotics. - Experience in a fast-moving startup or high-ownership robotics environment, and comfort adapting priorities. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, systemd, ROS, motion planning, or robot optimization is beneficial. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $130,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be eligible for visa transfer and not require new sponsorship. LOCATION On-site in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.