Robotics Software Engineer

Weston Robot; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in New Zealand is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to develop advanced robotic systems. You will design and optimize software modules to enhance robot interactions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, strong C++ and Python skills, and at least 2 years of experience. Join us to solve complex problems in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in robotics software development.
• Experience with robotic middleware and sensor drivers.
• Hands-on experience integrating software with physical robots.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotics software components.
• Test and debug software on robots.
• Collaborate with teams on hardware integration.

Skills

Software development in robotics

C++ programming

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Robotics Software Engineers to join our team in developing advanced robotic systems for real-world applications. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize software modules that enable robots to perceive, navigate, and interact with their environment. Depending on your expertise, you may focus on one of the following domains: navigation, SLAM, perception, or machine learning.

This position is ideal for engineers with solid robotics experience who are excited about solving challenging problems and contributing to the development of reliable, deployable robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robotics software components in C++ and/or Python.
• Implement algorithms in one or more specialized areas:
• Perception: computer vision, 3D point cloud processing, object detection and tracking.
• Machine Learning: model training, inference optimization, integration of AI into robotic systems.
• Integrate and test software on physical robots and simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Debug, profile, and optimize software for performance and reliability in field deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware integration, system testing, and deployment.
• Document designs, code, and test results to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional experience in robotics software development.
• Proficiency in C++ (preferred) and/or Python.
• Hands-on experience with ROS2.
• Familiarity with robotic middleware, sensor drivers, and simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Preferred Skills (domain-specific, one or more of the following)

• Navigation: Motion planning libraries (OMPL, Nav2), multi-agent navigation strategies.
• SLAM: Experience with frameworks like GTSAM, Cartographer, KISS-ICP etc
• Machine Learning: PyTorch/TensorFlow, real-time inference, reinforcement learning.
• Experience deploying software on real robots in the field.

Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Link(s) to code sample(s), in a publicly accessible repository