Software Engineer for Loco-Manipulation on Quadruped Robots

Software Engineer for Loco-Manipulation on Quadruped Robots

Software Engineer for Loco-Manipulation on Quadruped Robots

This open position is financed by INAIL within the Project: “Sistemi Cibernetici Collaborativi – Robot Teleoperativo 3” (Collaborative Cybernetic Systems – Robotic Teleoperation 3) in partnership with INAIL

CUP: J53C24000520005

Commitment & contract: full-time, fixed-term contract

Location: Genoa, Italy

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The Dynamic Legged Systems Research line (web: http://dls.iit.it ) is coordinated by Claudio Semini, who has extensive experience in the design and control of robots applied to Disaster Response, Agriculture and Space Exploration.

The team’s research focuses on locomotion over rough terrain, foothold planning, whole-body control, perception, loco-manipulation, machine learning, as well as the development of the next generation quadruped robots.

For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Software Engineer for Loco-Manipulation on Quadruped Robots centered around the INAIL Robot Teleoperativo project.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Integrate new quadruped robots and manipulator arms into our software framework
• Evolve our existing Loco-manipulation control framework
• Integrate VR, teleoperation devices and software of other IIT teams into a single framework
• Execute and support experiments in the lab at IIT and during outdoor field tests
• Integrate with the team of researchers and technicians supporting day to day R&D.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• An excellent Master degree in Computer Science or engineering/related areas. Interested PhD holders are also encouraged to submit their application
• Development experience using C++, Python, the OO paradigm (under Linux) and the DDS middleware protocol (e.g. eProsima Fast DDS)
• Proven experience with ROS and Gazebo
• Confidence with version control tools (specifically git), CI/CD and Docker
• Experience in multi-thread programming, inter-process communication and related issues
• Knowledge about robot kinematics and dynamics
• Skilled in problem analysis, solution design, implementation and testing of software for robotics platforms
• Good communication skills and ability/willingness to integrate within a multidisciplinary international research group
• Good command in spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Further desirable but not necessary skills include: experience in soft and hard real-time software systems; experience with haptic interface and virtual reality; knowledge about control theory; Strong team player; hands-on experience in robotic systems is a big plus.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive salary package that includes a performance-based bonus
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

This open position is financed by INAIL within the Project: “Sistemi Cibernetici Collaborativi – Robot Teleoperativo 3” (Collaborative Cybernetic Systems – Robotic Teleoperation 3) in partnership with INAIL

CUP: J53C24000520005

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.

Application’s deadline: 4/July/2025

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