Core Robotics Engineer - ROS 2, Motion Planning + Global Travel

Sereact; Boston; On-site; PHP 7,697,043 - 16,009,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 100% company match

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

Wellness stipend

Learning and development support

Equity/Bonus

Job summary

Sereact is seeking a Core Robotics Engineer to develop, implement, and refine the software and control systems powering our mobile manipulators and automation platforms. You will design perception, planning, and control stacks, work with ROS 2 for real-time communication, and collaborate with hardware and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.

Candidates should have 5+ years in robotics, experience with ROS 2 and Isaac Sim, and proficiency in Python and C++,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing robotic systems or automation platforms.
• Solid experience with ROS 2, Isaac Sim, and simulation environments.
• Experience working with perception systems like cameras, LiDAR, or depth sensors.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
• Familiarity with robotic manipulators, vision systems, and motion control systems.
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and system modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software for robotic systems with a focus on motion planning, perception, and control.
• Design algorithms for path planning, trajectory optimization, and collision avoidance.
• Implement and test advanced software for sensor fusion, localization, and mapping.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate robotic arms, grippers, and sensors.
• Work with middleware platforms like ROS 2 for real-time communication and modularity.
• Optimize system performance for real-time operation in production environments.
• Troubleshoot issues across software and hardware systems to ensure robust operation.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art methods in robotics, including machine learning techniques for task execution.

Skills

Robotics software development

ROS 2

Python programming

C++ programming

Perception systems

Motion control

Cloud platforms / Docker Kubernetes

Travel willingness

Tools

Isaac Sim

Simulation environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Sereact is seeking a Core Robotics Engineer to develop, implement, and refine the software and control systems powering our mobile manipulators and automation platforms. You will design perception, planning, and control stacks, work with ROS 2 for real-time communication, and collaborate with hardware and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.

Candidates should have 5+ years in robotics, experience with ROS 2 and Isaac Sim, and proficiency in Python and C++,