We're looking for a Senior Robotics Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This is a senior IC role with architectural ownership and mentorship responsibility.
What you'll do:- Lead the development of robotic simulators - set up and extend simulation environments and test scenarios that mirror our production cells.
- Lead the effort in motion planning and optimization - develop and optimize motion-planning and collision-checking behaviors in ROS 2 / MoveIt2.
- Develop perception components - implement object detection, pose estimation, and point-cloud processing tasks for material handling and inspection.
- Write clean, tested code - produce well-documented C++ and Python, backed by unit and integration tests.
- Debug integration issues - help troubleshoot software-hardware issues alongside the robotics and hardware teams.
- Set the engineering bar - define standards for architecture, testing, and code quality; lead code reviews; mentor junior and mid-level developers.
What you'll need to succeed:- Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related fields (Masters/Ph.D. preferred) plus 5+ years of relevant robotics software experience.
- Expert-level C++ and Python, with a track record of shipping production-quality robotics software.
- Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic control concepts.
- Deep ROS 2 and MoveIt2 experience - motion planning, collision checking, and trajectory optimization (e.g., OMPL, CHOMP/STOMP/TrajOpt-style approaches).
- Ability to solve complex problems involving multi-disciplinary engineering concepts.
- Strong hands-on experience with a robotics simulator (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar) including physics simulation.
- Exposure to computer vision or perception concepts.
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup.
- Willingness to work onsite at our R&D labs and production facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
Preferred Skills:
- Experiential knowledge using Isaac Sim / Omniverse or similar simulation tools.
- Applied or research experience with vision-language-action (VLA) models (e.g., OpenVLA, π0, RT-2-style) or LLM-based task and motion planning.
- Industrial robot programming (KUKA, ABB, or Fanuc) and familiarity with vendor sensor/communication interfaces.
- Sensor systems: industrial cameras, depth sensors, LiDAR, force/torque sensors, laser range finders/projectors.
- Digital-twin technologies for validation and predictive maintenance.
- Machine learning / deep learning applied to robotics.
- Working knowledge of CSA Z434 and ISO 10218-2 safety standards for industrial robot systems and cell integration.
- Experience in a fast-paced startup or scaling deep-tech environment.
Benefits:Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.
Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.
Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.
Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.
Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!
Relocation assistance package (if required)
