Real-Time Teleoperation Robotics Software Engineer

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in North Reading, MA is seeking a Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems to design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation for robotic platforms. You will implement real-time control pipelines and integrate VR/AR interfaces to drive precise robotic motion.

Collaborating across robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams, you will build simulation/testing environments and push for ultra-low latency.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong software engineering experience in robotics, real-time systems, or distributed control systems.
• Experience developing teleoperation or remote-control systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with robotic control frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS2.
• Understanding of networking, latency optimization, and real-time communication protocols.

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

ROS/ROS2

Real-time systems

Networking latency

Education

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

Tools

Gazebo

Unity/Unreal

ROS ecosystem

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA in North Reading, MA is seeking a Software Engineer - Teleoperation Systems to design, develop, and optimize low-latency teleoperation for robotic platforms. You will implement real-time control pipelines and integrate VR/AR interfaces to drive precise robotic motion.

Collaborating across robotics, perception, controls, and hardware teams, you will build simulation/testing environments and push for ultra-low latency.