C++ Mobile Robotics Software Engineer (ROS2)

Joinimagine; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

KION Group in Holland, MI / Grand Rapids area is seeking a Mobile Robotics Software Engineer (ROS2) to develop foundational software for mobile robotic systems. You will contribute to simulation, tooling, and platform management, ensuring scalability and robust deployment for the Americas region.

The role requires 3-5 years of C++ robotics experience, ROS2 proficiency, and a strong background in Linux, real-time systems, and multi-threaded architectures.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in C++ software engineering and robotics.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics frameworks.
• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or embedded environments.
• Familiarity with middleware, containerization, and orchestration tools.
• System integration, hardware/software interfacing, or deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop core C++ software systems for embedded onboard software, simulation, and deployment.
• Drive development of robust tools and frameworks for internal teams and robotic platforms.
• Drive technical direction in code structure, system design, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with robotics, cloud, and systems teams on multi-functional efforts.
• Mentor and review work of junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

C++ programming

ROS2

Real-time systems

Linux tooling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering/Robotics

Tools

DDS

ZeroMQ

gRPC

Containerization

Job description

KION Group in Holland, MI / Grand Rapids area is seeking a Mobile Robotics Software Engineer (ROS2) to develop foundational software for mobile robotic systems. You will contribute to simulation, tooling, and platform management, ensuring scalability and robust deployment for the Americas region.

The role requires 3-5 years of C++ robotics experience, ROS2 proficiency, and a strong background in Linux, real-time systems, and multi-threaded architectures.