Robotics Software Engineer

Unboxrobotics Labs Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unbox Robotics is seeking a Software Development Engineer - Robotics to design, develop and debug software systems in Pune on campus. You will architect and deploy software with the product team, integrating new modules and meeting performance metrics using C++, ROS/ROS2, and SLAM-based techniques.

The role demands strong data structures, algorithms, Linux workflows, and experience with CI/CD tooling and unit testing to ensure robust robotics software.

Qualifications

• Strong software design skills, including debugging and performance analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of data structures and algorithms with solid OOP fundamentals.
• C++ fundamentals and scripting in Python or Bash.
• Experience with Linux development environment and build systems like CMake.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and simulators (Gazebo, Stage, Webots).
• Familiar with SLAM algorithms such as Gmapping, Cartographer, RTAB-Map.
• Ability to develop motion primitives and path planning (A*, Dijkstra, RRT).
• Knowledge of communication protocols TCP, MQTT, DDS, ZMQ; sensor integration (IMU, LIDAR).
• Version control experience with Git/Bitbucket/Mecurial; unit testing with PyTest.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design, develop and debug software systems.
• Architect, build and deploy software with product team alignment.
• Integrate software into architecture meeting performance metrics.
• Evaluate solutions, develop POCs, and provide recommendations.
• Build evaluation pipelines and reusable software modules.
• Design and maintain efficient, reliable C++ code and tests.

Skills

C++ fundamentals

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Linux development

ROS/ROS2

SLAM algorithms

Path planning

Data Structures & Algorithms

Git / version control

Unit Testing (PyTest)

Education

BE/B.Tech in CS/EC/ME/EE or relevant engineering

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Mercurial

CMake

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Robotics at Unbox Robotics

• 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

• 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

Required Skills

software linux Communication Skills robotics Warehouse Automation