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Robotics Software Engineer

Pivot Robotics

San Francisco, CAFull-time$120–160K/yrSeen 1mo agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–160K/yr
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Pivot Robotics seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust software for industrial robotic systems, focusing on motion planning, vision-based automation, and performance optimization across embedded and cloud platforms while collaborating with hardware and controls teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)PythonMachine LearningComputer VisionROSGitMotion PlanningTrajectory GenerationReal-Time ControlIndustrial Robot ArmsPLCsEdge DevicesDistributed Computing Architectures

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Related FieldM.S. Degree in Robotics, Computer Science or Related FieldU.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents)

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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