Autonomy Robotics Software Engineer for Real-World Systems

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

On-site meals

Job summary

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement autonomous capabilities for high-performance robotic platforms. Work crosses robotics, AI, and data systems to deliver production-grade autonomy.

You will build localization, mapping, path planning, and navigation solutions, integrate perception and control, and perform extensive simulation and real-world tests.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field is required.
• Proven experience in robotics software development with successful project delivery.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals (architecture, testing, debugging, code quality).
• Experience with localization, mapping, and state estimation techniques.
• Experience with path planning and navigation algorithms.
• Experience with system integration and system-level design.
• Experience with ROS or similar robotics frameworks, with the ability to extend beyond them.
• Fluency in modern C++ and performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work on systems that directly impact real-world operations and safety.
• Design and implement autonomous capabilities for high-performance robotic platforms.
• Develop algorithms for localization, mapping, path planning, and navigation.
• Integrate perception, sensing, and control systems into cohesive solutions.
• Design and execute simulation and real-world testing to validate system robustness and reliability.
• Build production-grade autonomy software from prototype to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Extend and integrate open-source robotics frameworks with proprietary systems.

Skills

C++

ROS

Localization & Mapping

Path Planning

System Integration

Software Testing

Independent Work

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Robotics simulation

Job description

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement autonomous capabilities for high-performance robotic platforms. Work crosses robotics, AI, and data systems to deliver production-grade autonomy.

You will build localization, mapping, path planning, and navigation solutions, integrate perception and control, and perform extensive simulation and real-world tests.