Low-Latency Teleoperation Software Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems to design and optimize teleoperation systems for robotic platforms. You will implement real-time control pipelines and develop software for remotely operated robots, integrating VR/AR interfaces and ensuring low-latency operator feedback.

The role emphasizes collaboration with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams, plus building simulation environments to validate performance and reliability in distributed

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in CS, Software Engineering, Robotics, EE, or related technical field.
• Experience in robotics, real-time systems, or distributed control systems.
• Experience with teleoperation or remote-control systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation systems for robotic platforms.
• Implement real-time control and communication pipelines between operators and robotic systems.
• Develop software for remotely operated robotic manipulators, mobile robots, humanoids, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Integrate VR, AR, or other immersive user interfaces into teleoperation workflows.
• Build software interfaces that translate operator inputs into precise robotic motion.
• Improve system responsiveness, reliability, and overall operator experience.
• Work closely with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware engineering teams.
• Develop simulation and testing environments for teleoperated robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot communication, networking, control, and latency-related challenges in distributed robotic systems.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for human-in-the-loop robotic operation.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Real-time systems

ROS/ROS2

Distributed control systems

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/Robotics/EE

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems to design and optimize teleoperation systems for robotic platforms. You will implement real-time control pipelines and develop software for remotely operated robots, integrating VR/AR interfaces and ensuring low-latency operator feedback.

The role emphasizes collaboration with robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams, plus building simulation environments to validate performance and reliability in distributed