Robotics Software Engineer

Unbox Robotics; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unbox Robotics in Pune is seeking a Software Development Engineer specialized in robotics to design, develop, and debug software systems with a focus on C++ implementations and robotics integrations.

You will work with ROS/ROS2, Gazebo/Webots simulators, and implement motion planning algorithms while collaborating with product teams. The role requires strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and Linux, with 2–5 years of hands-on robotics software experience.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical or aerospace related engineering.
• 2–5 years of work experience in robotics software.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms and OOPs concepts.
• Proficient in C++ and Python; Linux experience.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and robotics simulators (Gazebo, Webots).
• Familiar with SLAM algorithms (Gmapping, Cartographer, RTAB-Map, GraphSLAM).
• Knowledge of motion planning (A*, Dijkstra, RRT).
• Experience with TCP, MQTT, DDS, ZMQ networking.
• Version control: Git, Bitbucket, Mercurial.
• Unit testing frameworks such as PyTest, xUnit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to design, develop and debug software systems.
• Architect, build and deploy software solutions by working closely with the product development team.
• Integration of existing/new software into the principal architecture by meeting the performance metrics and satisfying the complexity requirements.
• Evaluate technical solutions, develop POCs that assess the feasibility of the solutions, provide alternatives and recommendations.
• Build efficient tools and evaluation pipelines for the Software System Modules.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code.
• Implement performance and quality modules.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.

Skills

C++ fundamentals

Python scripting

Data Structures & Algorithms

OOP concepts

Linux

Unit Testing (PyTest/xUnit)

Motion planning knowledge

ROS/ROS2 knowledge

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or related field

Tools

CMake

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo/Webots

Git/Mercurial/Bitbucket

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Robotics at Unbox Robotics

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to design, develop and debug software systems.
• Architect, build and deploy software solutions by working closely with the product development team.
• Integration of existing/new software into the principal architecture by meeting the performance metrics and satisfying the complexity requirements.
• Evaluate technical solutions, develop POCs that assess the feasibility of the solutions, provide alternatives and recommendations.
• Build efficient tools and evaluation pipelines for the Software System Modules.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code.
• Implement performance and quality modules.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.

Requirements

• Strong software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms along with strong fundamentals in OOPs concepts.
• Strong C++ fundamentals and proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash, etc.
• Experience with Linux Development Environment and Build mechanisms like Cmake, etc.
• Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS, ROS2 and simulators such as Gazebo, Stage, Webots, etc.
• Familiar with SLAM related algorithms such as Gmapping, Google Cartographer, RtabMap, GraphSLAM, etc.
• Ability to develop motion primitives and path planning algorithms like A*, Dijkstra, RRTs, etc.
• Strong technical understanding and experience working with communication protocols like TCP, MQTT,DDS, ZMQ, etc. while balancing trade offs with bandwidth, latency, and reliability.
• Experience with integration of sensors like IMU, LIDAR, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of version control systems like Git, Bitbucket, Mercurial, etc.
• First hand experience with Unit Testing frameworks like PyTest, xUnit, etc.
• Solid mathematical foundation and understanding of the robot kinematics.

Good To Have

• Experience in development using Design patterns.
• Past relevant experience with SMACH, Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, etc.
• Experience working with AMRs, AGVs, multi-agent systems, fleet management and robotics logistics solutions.
• Experience and knowledge of perception algorithms, computer vision etc.
• Knowledge of Testing Frameworks and experience building CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as RESTful services and APIs, MySQL, MongoDB.
• Ability to design modular and service oriented architecture.

Eligible Candidates

• Desired Qualification: BE/ B. Tech (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or relevant engineering domain)
• Work Experience: 2-5 years

We Value

• Constant learner to become a Subject Matter Expert
• Proven record in start-up environment working with innovations
• Exposure to a high paced working environment
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment

Work Location: Pune

Work Mode: In Campus

Salary Range: Competitive Salary