Principal Robotics Software Engineer: Real-Time Vehicle Controls

Genie; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Redmond is seeking a skilled Principal Robotics Engineer to join the software controls systems team. The role involves designing advanced control systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring other engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field and proficiency in control theory and ROS2. The estimated salary ranges from $156k to $190k, with a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of classical and modern control theory, including vehicle kinematics and dynamics.
• Proven experience with ROS2, particularly ros2_control, hardware interfaces, and node lifecycle management.
• Strong real-time C++ skills (C++20/23) for constrained embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of the complete vehicle architecture.
• Implement ros2_control hardware interfaces.
• Design and tune closed-loop control algorithms.
• Select and integrate sensors including IMUs, encoders, LiDAR, and GPS.
• Model and control complex hydraulic systems.

Skills

Control Theory Expertise

ROS2 Mastery

C/C++ Proficiency

Vehicle Architecture Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

ROS2

CAN bus

I2C

SPI

Job description

A leading technology firm in Redmond is seeking a skilled Principal Robotics Engineer to join the software controls systems team. The role involves designing advanced control systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring other engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field and proficiency in control theory and ROS2. The estimated salary ranges from $156k to $190k, with a comprehensive benefits package included.