Jr. IT Software Engineer, AMR

Jst-Corporation-; Hide Away Acres (AL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Mentorship from veteran engineers

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jst-Corporation- seeks a Junior IT Software Engineer to join a hybrid team in Guntersville, AL. You’ll split time between the production floor with the robotics team and office-based software tasks, writing C++ and Python, testing, and deploying updates for autonomous systems.

The role offers hands-on experience on AMRs, data collection, and tool development to improve manufacturing processes, with growth through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/Robotics or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to balance factory floor troubleshooting with office development.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python.
• Test, deploy, and debug software updates.
• Set up, calibrate, and commission AMRs and robotic workstations on the factory floor.
• Monitor real-time performance and document field issues.
• Support software integration with existing factory systems.
• Execute manual and automated testing in simulation and physical environments.
• Create internal tools for data analysis and system monitoring.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ROS

Simulation tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Junior IT Software Engineer – Robotics & Factory AutomationLocation: Guntersville, AL | Full-Time | Entry LevelAbout the RoleReady to kickstart your engineering career at the intersection of robotics and smart manufacturing? We are seeking a highly motivated Junior IT Software Engineer to join our team in Guntersville, AL. This hybrid factory-and-office role offers a hands-on entry point into the world of autonomous systems, where you will spend part of your time directly on the production floor alongside our robotics team and the remainder developing and maintaining critical internal software applications.What You’ll DoWorking closely with senior software engineers, you will write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python while helping test, deploy, and debug software updates. On the factory floor, you will assist in setting up, calibrating, and commissioning new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and robotic workstations, monitoring real-time performance, collecting operational data, and documenting field issues to drive system improvements.Your office and system integration duties will include supporting software integration with existing factory systems, executing manual and automated testing in both simulation and physical environments, and creating custom internal tools for data analysis and system monitoring.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Essential skills include a solid foundational knowledge of C++ and/or Python, a basic understanding of the software development lifecycle, experience with Linux operating systems, and strong analytical problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and the agility to balance hands-on factory floor troubleshooting with office-based development are required.Bonus points if you bring internship or project experience with robotics, familiarity with industrial automation concepts, hands-on exposure to frameworks like ROS and simulation tools, or validation certificates in ROS and cloud platforms.What We OfferWe invest in our entry-level talent with a competitive starter compensation package and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. You will receive paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized paid holidays to keep your work-life balanced. We also support your long-term financial health with a 401(k) retirement plan featuring an immediate company match, alongside mentorship from veteran engineers to accelerate your professional growth.Work Environment & TravelThis role splits time between a dynamic factory environment and a standard office setting, with light travel to affiliate locations expected around 10% of the time. Candidates should be comfortable working on an active production floor and willing to be on-call periodically for critical operational issues.