On-Site Robotics Software Engineer - ROS 2 Expert

Altentechnologyusa; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in North Reading, MA is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to contribute to a cutting-edge robotics platform focused on autonomous navigation and manipulation. You will design, develop, and debug software across the robotics stack, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver robust solutions for real robotic systems.

This role requires hands-on experience with C++/Python, ROS 2, and Linux, plus integration across sensors, actuators, and compute platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with ROS 2, modern C++ and/or Python, Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components across the robotics platform, including navigation, perception, controls, and system integration.
• Develop and deploy robotics applications using ROS 2 in C++ and Python.
• Integrate software across subsystems, including sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and control frameworks.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and root-cause analysis to improve reliability and behavior of robots.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features and support deployment.

Skills

ROS 2

C++

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA in North Reading, MA is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to contribute to a cutting-edge robotics platform focused on autonomous navigation and manipulation. You will design, develop, and debug software across the robotics stack, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver robust solutions for real robotic systems.

This role requires hands-on experience with C++/Python, ROS 2, and Linux, plus integration across sensors, actuators, and compute platforms.