Robotics Software Engineer

ALTEN

$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Professional experience in software development for robotics or autonomous systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ROS 2, Modern C++, and/or Python.
  • Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
  • Experience integrating and debugging complex software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for navigation, manipulation, perception, and system integration.
  • Develop and deploy robotics applications using ROS 2 in C++ and Python.
  • Integrate software across subsystems including sensors and actuators.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement new features and improve capabilities.
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality through engineering best practices.
  • Support validation through simulation and physical robot operation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in robotics.
  • Involvement in all phases of software development lifecycle.
  • Access to continuous improvement initiatives for development tools.
  • Experience with real robotic systems with hands-on troubleshooting.
Full Job Description
As a Robotics Software Engineer you will be responsible for; We are seeking talented Robotics Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge robotics platform focused on autonomous navigation and manipulation. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and roboticists to design, develop, integrate, and debug software across the full robotics stack. Successful candidates will have hands-on experience building software for real robotic systems, strong programming skills, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in dynamic environments.
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software components across the robotics platform, including navigation, manipulation, perception, controls, and system integration.
  • Develop and deploy robotics applications using ROS 2 in both C++ and Python.
  • Integrate software across multiple subsystems, including sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and control frameworks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, reliability, and robot behavior through testing, debugging, and root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features, improve system capabilities, and support deployment activities.
  • Participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.
  • Support validation efforts through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and operation of physical robotic systems.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development tools, testing frameworks, and deployment processes.
Qualifications;
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
    Professional experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems.
    Strong hands-on experience with:
    • ROS 2
    • Modern C++ and/or Python
    • Linux-based development environments

    Experience integrating and debugging complex software systems.
    Understanding of robotics software fundamentals, including communication frameworks, system architecture, and hardware/software integration.
    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications; Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Robotic perception
  • Motion planning
  • Controls systems
  • Machine learning for robotics
  • Autonomous navigation
Experience with hardware bring-up, sensor integration, and low-level system debugging. Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting software on physical robotic systems, not just simulation environments. Familiarity with robotic manipulators, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, or industrial robotics platforms. Experience working with real-time or embedded systems. Salary Range: $120K-$145K The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience Note: This is an ON-SITE position. The individual can sit either in North Reading, MA or Woburn, MA.

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