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. You will work across the robotics stack to improve systems that perform real-world tasks in customer facilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Coordinate real-time robot software, motion planning optimization, and machine learning pipelines across multiple platforms. - Build and maintain data-labeling interfaces, perception systems, and compilers for robotic applications. - Work across firmware, robotics software, and cloud infrastructure to address high-priority technical challenges. - Collaborate with teammates to design, develop, and ship integrated robotics systems. - 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. - Production experience building and shipping software for physical robotic systems, such as robot arms, manipulation systems, or autonomous hardware. - Strong programming fundamentals and Python proficiency; experience with TypeScript and React is a plus. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, systemd, ROS, motion planning, or robot optimization is beneficial. - Experience integrating hardware and software and understanding full-system robotics. - A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, or a related engineering field. - Demonstrated end-to-end ownership and comfort working in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary range: $130,000 to $180,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.