Robotics R&D Engineer III

Job Description

Day to Day: As a Robotics R&D Engineer, you’ll run and iterate on experiments using real robotic systems, particularly manipulation platforms like robot arms, grippers, and dexterous hands. Day to day, you’ll develop and debug ROS-based software (ROS1/ROS2) while working in Linux to troubleshoot systems and keep robots running. You’ll rapidly prototype by testing, breaking, and refining both hardware and software in real time, while integrating sensors, actuators, and embedded components. You’ll also support lab operations including setup and basic networking, and collaborate with the team through Git and GitHub workflows to ensure experiments are reliable and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the robot software stack (ROS ecosystem)
• Execute and troubleshoot robot experiments on hardware and cluster environments
• Own lab setup and tooling (equipment ordering, setup, maintenance)
• Support system administration tasks:
• Linux machines
• networking (bandwidth, latency, connectivity)
• compute infrastructure
• Integrate and debug robot systems across hardware + software layers
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows and CI/CD pipelines Present updates, experiment results, and designs in team settings

Skills and Requirements

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Strong experience working in Linux environments (command line, terminals, system-level troubleshooting)

• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware (not simulation-only)

• Proficiency with ROS (ROS1 and/or ROS2) and robotics software development

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C+Experience with Git-based version control Plusses:

• Experience working with robotic manipulation systems (robot arms, grippers, dexterous hands)

• Experience working with capture systems

• Experience with deep learning / perception models (training or deployment) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].