Robotic Planning / Autonomy Engineer

OpenArc, LLC.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Sr. Robotics Planning/Autonomy Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing and implementing autonomy solutions across diverse robotic systems, ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware. Candidates should have a strong software development background, particularly in C++, with experience in robotics, optimization techniques, and problem-solving. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to employees.

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex software systems with a focus on robotics and automation.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large-scale software systems.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, problem-solving, and algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement autonomy solutions for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure software and hardware integration.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of robotics systems.

Skills

Software development

C++ programming

Multithreaded programming

Optimization techniques

Robotics

AI/ML

Problem-solving

Job description

OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Sr. Robotics Planning/ Autonomy Engineer to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success.

Job summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced Robotic Planning / Autonomy Engineer with a strong software development background to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and refining autonomy solutions that scale across diverse industrial processes and robotic configurations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement autonomy solutions across multiple robotic systems, solving complex problems in cutting‑edge robotics applications.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
• Write production‑ready code, adhering to best practices in software engineering, including unit testing, simulation testing, and field testing.
• Focus on areas such as multi‑robot task allocation, high‑dimensional planning, control, combinatorial optimization, motion planning and adaptive process control.
• Ensure reliable robotic operation by conducting rigorous testing and validation of systems.

Requirements

• Experience developing complex software systems, with a focus on robotics, AI/ML, automation, or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of C++ with extensive experience in large‑scale software systems and design patterns.
• Expertise in multithreaded programming and optimization techniques.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, problem‑solving, and algorithm development.
• Experience in robotics planning, decision‑making systems, or implementing advanced control algorithms.
• Ability to work within large codebases and produce high‑quality, production‑level code.
• Excellent lateral thinking skills and a strong attention to detail, balancing rapid development with rigorous technical standards.

Benefits

As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology