Robotics Framework Engineer II

jobr.pro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Robotics Framework Engineer II to join our Austin, TX team. This role focuses on building the fundamental robotics software platform and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficient in C++ and Python, and possess a solid understanding of robotics frameworks like ROS. The role supports the robotics team in delivering reliable, production-quality code.

ICON values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 2 years in a robotics or embedded systems environment.
• Working knowledge of robotic arm kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the shared robotics software framework.
• Own the CI/CD pipelines for embedded and robotics codebases.
• Develop and maintain SIL and HIL test infrastructure.

Skills

C++

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Robotics frameworks (ROS/ROS2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

ICON is looking for a Robotics Framework Engineer II to join our Software team in Austin, TX. This role sits at the intersection of robotics software and engineering infrastructure — owning the frameworks, tooling, and DevOps systems that allow ICON's robotics engineers to move fast and ship reliable, production‑quality code. You will help define and maintain the foundational platform layer that every robotics team at ICON builds on. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX headquarters, and will report to the Director of Embedded Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the shared robotics software framework, including RT/NRT interface patterns, component lifecycle standards, and inter-process communication conventions.
• Own the CI/CD pipelines for embedded and robotics codebases, including automated build, test, and deployment workflows across simulation and hardware targets.
• Develop and maintain software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure to support continuous integration and system verification.
• Build and maintain shared robotics toolkits (e.g., kinematics libraries, coordinate frame utilities, trajectory math) for reuse across ICON's robotic platforms.
• Establish and enforce code quality standards, branching strategies, and release processes across the embedded and robotics teams.
• Author and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and developer documentation to capture framework decisions and onboarding guidance.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers and embedded software leads to understand platform needs and translate them into durable, well‑tested infrastructure.
• Support onboarding of new engineers by maintaining tooling that enables fast ramp‑up and independent contribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a robotics or embedded systems environment.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (17 or newer) and Python.
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of robotic arm kinematics (forward and inverse) and foundational robotics math.
• Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 and simulation environments such as Gazebo or MuJoCo.
• Demonstrated ability to write production‑quality, well‑documented, testable code in a team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience developing shared libraries or SDKs used by multiple engineering teams.
• Familiarity with real‑time systems and EtherCAT or similar fieldbus protocols.
• Experience with cross‑compilation toolchains for embedded targets.
• Contributions to or ownership of internal developer tooling, onboarding infrastructure, or software architecture documentation.
• Exposure to safety‑critical software development practices or formal verification methods.
• A platform‑builder mindset — someone who finds deep satisfaction in making other engineers more effective.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination‑free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with record‑keeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.