Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomous AgTech Edge

Black Nova Venture Capital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Real‑world impact

Architectural influence

Live hardware access in Richmond

Career growth

Melbourne team

Senior compensation package

Job summary

Ornata is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design and own the embedded and edge software that keeps autonomous tractors operating safely in the field. You will work closely with operators and the engineering team to translate field observations into robust technical solutions.

Reporting to the CTO, you will develop perception, localisation, planning and control, build HIL tests, logging and diagnostics, and ensure reliable, safe operation of heavy machinery in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded systems, robotics or autonomous platforms.
• Strong C/C++ skills, including microcontrollers, with Python proficiency.
• Deep understanding of localisation, path planning and control theory.
• Experience building safety‑critical or fault‑tolerant systems with fault detection and recovery.
• Experience with HIL testing and automated validation frameworks.
• Comfort with Linux‑based edge devices and distributed system communication.
• Experience developing perception systems using LiDAR/cameras, including sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tractor safety systems including failsafes, watchdogs and redundancy strategies.
• Develop and maintain high‑reliability software on edge devices and microcontrollers.
• Contribute to localisation, path planning, and control systems across variable terrain.
• Design perception pipelines using LiDAR and cameras with sensor fusion for robust localisation and obstacle detection.
• Build robust data pipelines between field hardware and cloud services (telemetry and commands).
• Lead hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing to validate behavior across real sensors and actuators.
• Implement logging, telemetry, and on‑device diagnostics for safe deployment and debugging.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Robotics

Linux

Sensor fusion

HIL testing

Navigation/localisation

Education

Degree in Robotics/Computer/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

NVIDIA Jetson

OTA update systems

CAN bus

Buildroot/Yocto

Job description

Ornata is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design and own the embedded and edge software that keeps autonomous tractors operating safely in the field. You will work closely with operators and the engineering team to translate field observations into robust technical solutions.

Reporting to the CTO, you will develop perception, localisation, planning and control, build HIL tests, logging and diagnostics, and ensure reliable, safe operation of heavy machinery in outdoor environments.