Robotics R&D Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Redmond; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch on site

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Robotics R&D Engineer to run and iterate experiments on real robotic systems, developing ROS-based software (ROS1/ROS2) in Linux. You will prototype by testing hardware and software in real time, integrating sensors, actuators, and embedded components, while supporting lab operations and GitHub workflows.

The role focuses on building and debugging the robot software stack, executing experiments on hardware and cluster environments, and presenting results to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong experience in Linux environments (command line, terminals, system-level troubleshooting).
• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware (not simulation-only).
• Proficiency with ROS (ROS1 and/or ROS2) and robotics software development.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Git-based version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the robot software stack (ROS ecosystem).
• Execute and troubleshoot robot experiments on hardware and cluster environments.
• Own lab setup and tooling (equipment ordering, setup, maintenance).
• Compute infrastructure.
• Integrate and debug robot systems across hardware + software layers.
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Present updates, experiment results, and designs in team settings.

Skills

Linux environments

Python

C++

ROS (ROS1/ROS2)

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ROS (ROS1/ROS2)

Git

Python

C++

Job description

Schedule: Core hours, + or - 10-3. Free breakfast and lunch every day on site

PR: $60-95/hr

Duration: 12 months + extensions up to 2.5 years

Day to Day:

As a Robotics R&D Engineer, you’ll run and iterate on experiments using real robotic systems, particularly manipulation platforms like robot arms, grippers, and dexterous hands. Day to day, you’ll develop and debug ROS-based software (ROS1/ROS2) while working in Linux to troubleshoot systems and keep robots running. You’ll rapidly prototype by testing, breaking, and refining both hardware and software in real time, while integrating sensors, actuators, and embedded components. You’ll also support lab operations including setup and basic networking, and collaborate with the team through Git and GitHub workflows to ensure experiments are reliable and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the robot software stack (ROS ecosystem)
• Execute and troubleshoot robot experiments on hardware and cluster environments
• Own lab setup and tooling (equipment ordering, setup, maintenance)
• compute infrastructure
• Integrate and debug robot systems across hardware + software layers
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Present updates, experiment results, and designs in team settings

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong experience working in Linux environments (command line, terminals, system-level troubleshooting)
• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware (not simulation-only)
• Proficiency with ROS (ROS1 and/or ROS2) and robotics software development
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Experience with Git-based version control

Plusses:

• Experience working with robotic manipulation systems (robot arms, grippers, dexterous hands)
• Experience working with capture systems
• Experience with deep learning / perception models (training or deployment)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows