Lead Robotics Software Engineer - Architecture and Systems

Lead Robotics Software Engineer - Architecture & Systems In this position, you will guide the architecture, development, and long-term evolution of the core robotics software platform that powers our clinical robotic systems. You will be responsible not only for designing high-performance, safety-critical software system that integrates the core robotics functions into a full system— but also for driving the system architecture, technical decisions, engineering practices, and cross-functional alignment that enable the entire robotics organization to deliver at a higher level. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of hands‑on development and team leadership, and who has a track record of building real‑world robotic systems with exceptional performance and reliability. What You’ll Do Own the overall software architecturefor the medical robotic device, setting the long‑term technical direction of the full stack — including state estimation, planning, control frameworks, real‑time infrastructure, and safety systems. Lead multiple technical workstreams, ensuring that perception, planning, controls, and systems software integrate seamlessly into a unified, high‑performance platform. You don't own the motion of the robot - but you make sure that it all ties into a seamless architecture and controls. Solve complex, system‑level challenges, such as timing budgets, throughput requirements, deterministic real‑time execution, and robust error handling across distributed components. Establish engineering standards and design patternsthat elevate code quality, maintainability, and long‑term scalability. Drive technical reviews and architectural decision‑making, guiding the team through trade‑offs involving latency, reliability, computational footprint, and deployment constraints. Manage, mentor and develop robotics software engineers, providing hands‑on coaching in areas such as ROS2 best practices, real‑time C++, perception/control integration, and performance optimization. Partner with hardware, systems, and clinical engineeringto define system behavior, safety envelopes, and the requirements for mission‑critical features. Lead validation of robotic behaviors in the lab and clinical‑like environments, ensuring safe operation in proximity to patients and clinicians. Enable scalable architecture design across multiple robotic platforms andFormalize the software development practices, documentation, and peer‑review processes Advance the team’s capabilities in algorithmic sophistication, including multi‑sensor fusion, motion generation, collision avoidance, and modeling — raising the bar on technical excellence. Stay ahead of emerging technologies(e.g., improved middleware, optimized control frameworks, new sensor stacks), making informed recommendations about where to adopt and where to innovate internally. Represent the robotics software organizationin cross‑functional leadership discussions, helping set priorities and drive clarity between engineering, product, and operational needs. About You Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 7+ years building and delivering production systems, including real‑world deployment, in the medical device industry Understanding and experience inmedical compliance and/or medical device product development Demonstrated experience leading architecture, design, and integrationfor multi‑component systems. Expert‑level C++ skills with strong Python capability. Prior leadership in building and maintaining safety‑critical or real‑time software systems. Proven ability to guide teams through ambiguity, resolve technical disagreements, and drive toward solutions that balance performance, safety, and delivery. Clear and confident communicator capable of presenting complex technical concepts to executives, clinicians, and cross‑functional partners. Motivated by building technology that improves human outcomes, contributes to clinician workflow, and delivers precision and safety at every level. Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely. Bonus Points Experience delivering robotics systems in medical, manufacturing, or other semi‑structured domains, ideally robotic arm applications Strong depth in one or more core areas: whole‑body control, model‑predictive control, multi‑sensor fusion, motion planning, mapping, or collision modeling. Deep experience building and deploying robotics systems inROS2, including DDS configuration, lifecycle management, real‑time execution, and system bring‑up. History of refactoring or evolving legacy systems intocleaner, more scalable architectures Experience buildingtest frameworks for robotics software, including simulation‑based validation, HIL/SIL testing, or CI pipelines. Benefits Equity: Company stock options. Insurance Coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance available Unlimited PTO and a full winter shutdown Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available to move you nearfacilityin the Columbus, OH area #J-18808-Ljbffr MRINetwork