Core Robotics Engineer — Real-Time Perception, Planning & ROS 2

Nabla; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabla is seeking a Core Robotics Engineer to develop, implement, and refine software and control systems powering our mobile manipulators and automation platforms.

You will design perception, planning, and control stacks, collaborating with hardware and engineering teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration and real-time operation. This role involves travel for onboarding and international collaboration.

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 up to 2 months 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 programming

ROS 2

Python

C++

Motion planning

Perception systems

Localization & mapping

Sensor fusion

Cloud & containers

Tools

Isaac Sim

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Nabla is seeking a Core Robotics Engineer to develop, implement, and refine software and control systems powering our mobile manipulators and automation platforms.

You will design perception, planning, and control stacks, collaborating with hardware and engineering teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration and real-time operation. This role involves travel for onboarding and international collaboration.