Sr Robotic Algorithm & Controls Engineer

Sr Robotic Algorithm & Controls Engineer Santa Clara, California, United States of America May 14, 2026

$125K - $201K

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. At J&J Robotics we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C‑SATS, and Ethicon, and comprises three key med‑tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. The Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer will work with the robotics, control, clinical, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to bring to life the control of the surgical robot and instruments. We are responsible for a vast set of robotic functions: kinematic & dynamic analysis, motion generation, control algorithms, dynamic system response, tracking performance, and rigorous software development. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems Work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems and clinical engineers to implement and test various algorithms Effectively develop C++ software in a real‑time, safety‑critical environment Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews Conduct detailed investigations of data collected on the system Assist with regulatory filings such as FDA 510(k) in accordance with Quality guidelines Qualifications Education: One of the following combinations of years of experience and education is required: A.) a B.S. degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, ME, or equivalent) combined with 6 years of relevant post‑academic experience B.) an M.S. degree in a technical discipline combined with 4 years of relevant post‑academic experience C.) a Ph.D. in a technical discipline combined with 2 years of relevant post‑academic experience Qualifications continued Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or MATLAB is required Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics, and controls is required Strong fundamentals in classical and safety‑critical control is required Demonstrable experience applying a data‑driven and scientific approach to engineering problems is required Outstanding communication skills are strongly preferred Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, automotive) is preferred Advanced degree in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or related field is preferred Hands‑on experience with surgical robotics or complex electromechanical systems is preferred Proficiency in LLMs and ML techniques to enable innovation in advanced projects is preferred but not absolutely required Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally is required The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125,000 – $201,250. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington) Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. 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