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Robotics Software Engineer

Pivot Robotics

San Francisco, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 9mo agoVerified open 1w ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Pivot Robotics is hiring a Robotics Software Engineer. Pivot Robotics is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software for industrial robotic systems. This role involves implementing motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms, as well as integrating vision-based automation. The engineer will apply strong software engineering principles, conduct simulations, and collaborate with hardware and controls engineers to contribute to system architecture decisions.

Key focus areas include Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems., Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms., and Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Computer Science Or Robotics Or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Or Related Fields and U.S. Persons. Important skills include Python, Software Engineering Best Practices, Robotics Fundamentals, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control Theory. Preferred (not required): Software Optimization For Edge Devices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonSoftware Engineering Best PracticesRobotics FundamentalsKinematicsDynamicsControl TheoryState EstimationGitSoftware TestingDebugging TechniquesProblem SolvingCollaborationROSRobotic MiddlewareMotion Planning AlgorithmsTrajectory GenerationReal-Time ControlIndustrial Robot ArmsPLCsSoftware Optimization for Edge DevicesDistributed Computing Architectures

Qualifications

B.S. In Computer ScienceB.S. In RoboticsB.S. In Electrical/Mechanical EngineeringU.S. PersonM.S. In RoboticsM.S. In Computer Science

Full job description

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.

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