Robotics Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the R&D team at a Series A robotics startup building software for AI-driven robots in production environments. You will work across the robotics stack to improve real-world robotic performance, from hardware-level systems to cloud infrastructure. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Orchestrate real-time robot software, motion planning optimization systems, and machine learning pipelines across platforms. - Build and maintain data-labeling frontends, perception systems, and compilers for robot intelligence. - Work across the stack, from firmware to cloud infrastructure, to address high-priority technical challenges. - Collaborate with teammates to design and ship systems that help robots perform complex tasks. - Deploy software in customer facilities and improve performance in real production environments. 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 ownership of outcomes end to end. - Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in Python; experience with TypeScript and React is a plus. - A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, or a related engineering field. - Hands-on experience with hardware and software integration; familiarity with C/C++, ROS, motion planning, or robot optimization is beneficial. - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or systemd is beneficial. - Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment with evolving priorities. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $130,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.