Core Robotics Engineer

Sereact GmbH.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

Wellness stipend

Learning and development support

Equity/Bonus

Job summary

Sereact GmbH seeks a Core Robotics Engineer to develop and refine software powering mobile manipulators and automation platforms. You will design perception, planning, and control stacks, integrating with ROS 2 for real-time communication and modularity.

Collaboration with hardware teams will be essential to scale products across regions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in robotics, strong C++/Python skills, and experience with perception and motion planning.

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 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 (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding up to 2 months.

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 sensor fusion, localization, and mapping.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate robotic arms, grippers, and sensors.
• Work with 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 development

Python

C++

Motion planning

Perception systems

Localization & mapping

Kinematics & dynamics

Cloud platforms

Tools

ROS 2

Isaac Sim

Simulation environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who We Are

We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.

Overview

We're looking for a talented Core Robotics Engineer to develop, implement, and refine the software and control systems that power our mobile manipulators and automation platforms. In this role, you'll design and build the perception, planning, and control stacks that enable precise and efficient manipulation in dynamic, real-world environments, working with middleware platforms like ROS 2 for real-time communication and modularity. You'll collaborate closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware, pushing the boundaries of what our robots can achieve. This role will work closely with our teams in Germany to ensure core product scalability.

Your Responsibilities

Willing and able to travel up to three months

Development:

• 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.

Optimization

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 up to 2 months for onboarding period.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: USD $125,000 – $260,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and

location)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

• 401(k) with 100% company match

• 20 days paid time off

• Parental leave

• Paid sick leave

• Wellness or gym stipend

• Learning and development support

• Equity/Bonus

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.