Robotics Applications Engineer - Field Deployments

Nabla; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

20 days PTO

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

Wellness stipend

Learning & development support

Equity/Bonus

Job summary

Nabla is seeking a Robotics Application Engineer to design, customize, and support advanced robotic applications for real-world industrial use. You will bridge development and end-users, adapting software and hardware, testing in the field, and delivering tailored solutions for tasks like bin-picking and item manipulation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in robotics app development, strong Python/C++ skills, ROS 2 expertise, and hands‑on robotics experience with arms, grippers, and vision

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in robotics application development or integration.
• Strong programming in Python and C++, with experience in task-level software development.
• Experience working with clients to implement and refine robotic solutions.
• Proficiency with ROS 2 and simulation tools like Gazebo or RViz.
• Hands‑on experience with robotic arms, grippers, and vision systems.
• Strong understanding of motion planning, perception systems, and kinematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application-level issues in both lab and field settings.
• Experience dockerizing applications and deploying containerized solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestic and internationally 25%.

Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve application-level issues, collaborating with hardware and software teams as needed.
• Adapt and optimize robotic systems for specific client applications, including path planning, perception, and object manipulation.
• Create and implement task-specific workflows, configurations, and behaviors for robotic systems.
• Develop user-friendly interfaces and tools to simplify system operation for end-users.
• Conduct onsite testing of robotic applications to validate performance and ensure reliability.
• Continuously iterate on applications to meet evolving client needs and improve performance.
• Provide technical support and hands‑on training to clients and operators.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions.
• Document application workflows and create detailed user guides.

Skills

Python

C++

Task-level software

motion planning

Perception systems

Kinematics

Client interaction

Tools

ROS 2

Gazebo

RViz

Docker

Job description

Nabla is seeking a Robotics Application Engineer to design, customize, and support advanced robotic applications for real-world industrial use. You will bridge development and end-users, adapting software and hardware, testing in the field, and delivering tailored solutions for tasks like bin-picking and item manipulation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in robotics app development, strong Python/C++ skills, ROS 2 expertise, and hands‑on robotics experience with arms, grippers, and vision