Robotics Software Engineer
$150k - $200kMotion Recruitment
Robotics Software Engineer
Woburn, Massachusetts
Onsite
Direct Hire
$150k - $200k
We're hiring a Senior Robotics Software Engineer for a full-time opportunity with a rapidly growing automotive robotics startup based in Woburn, MA. This role offers a base salary of $150,000–$200,000 and requires candidates to be onsite 4–5 days per week. You'll work on advanced robotic systems designed for automotive applications, with a strong focus on robot motion, controls, perception, and real-world deployment.
This is an opportunity for an experienced robotics engineer to have a major impact on a product that is moving beyond the lab and into real-world automotive environments. We're looking for someone with deep hands-on experience working with ROS and robotic motion who enjoys solving challenging problems involving how robots move, interact with their environment, and execute complex tasks. You'll have significant ownership over technical decisions, work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team, and help take robotics technology from development through production.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–8+ years of professional robotics software or robotics engineering experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2
- Strong experience developing robotic motion and movement systems
- Experience with motion planning, trajectory generation, or robot control
- Strong C++ programming experience
- Experience developing software for physical robotic systems
- Experience integrating sensors, actuators, and robotic hardware
- Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, coordinate frames, and transformations
- Experience debugging and testing robotics systems in real-world environments
- Ability to work onsite 4–5 days per week in Woburn, MA
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with ROS2 and modern robotics middleware
- Experience with MoveIt/MoveIt2
- Experience with robotic arms or industrial manipulators
- Experience with motion planning algorithms
- Experience with trajectory optimization
- Experience with SLAM, localization, or perception
- Experience with Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar robotics simulation environments
- Python experience alongside C++
- Experience working with LiDAR, cameras, force/torque sensors, or other robotics sensors
- Experience with real-time systems
- Experience developing robotics applications for automotive or manufacturing environments
- Experience taking robotics software from prototype into production
- Startup experience and comfort working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 35% ROS/ROS2 & Robotics Software
- 30% Motion Planning & Robot Movement
- 20% C++ Development & System Integration
- 15% Testing, Simulation & Debugging
Daily Responsibilities
- 70% Hands On Robotics Development
- 10% Technical Design & Architecture
- 20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
- $150,000–$200,000 Base Salary
- Competitive Equity Package
- Full-Time Opportunity
- 4–5 Days Onsite in Woburn, MA
- High-Impact Role Within a Growing Robotics Startup
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Equity Opportunities
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Collaborative Startup Environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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$150k - $200k
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