Roles and Responsibilities • Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems. • Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms. • Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems. • Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms. • Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. • Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance. • Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc. • Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability. Minimum Qualifications • B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. • Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices. • Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation. • Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques. • Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) Optional Qualifications • M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field. • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware. • Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control. • Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks. • Experience optimizing software for edge devices. • Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.
Robotics Software Engineer
Pivot Robotics
San Francisco, United States
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Full-timeOn-site3-6 YearsEngineering
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