Robotics R&D Engineer

Insight Global; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Redmond, WA is seeking a Robotics R&D Engineer to run experiments on real robotic systems, focusing on manipulation platforms. You will develop and debug ROS-based software (ROS1/ROS2) in Linux, prototype in real time, and integrate sensors, actuators, and embedded components.

Responsibilities include maintaining the ROS stack, conducting hardware/software tests across clusters, setting up lab tooling, and contributing to GitHub workflows and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments (command line, terminals, system-level troubleshooting).
• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware (not simulation-only).
• Proficiency with ROS (ROS1 and/or ROS2) and robotics software development.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Git-based version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the robot software stack (ROS ecosystem).
• Execute and troubleshoot robot experiments on hardware and cluster environments.
• Own lab setup and tooling (equipment ordering, setup, maintenance).
• Compute infrastructure.
• Integrate and debug robot systems across hardware + software layers.
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Present updates, experiment results, and designs in team settings.

Skills

Linux

ROS (ROS1/ROS2)

Python

C++

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GitHub

ROS tooling

Job description

Schedule: Core hours, + or - 10-3. Free breakfast and lunch every day on site

PR: $70-77/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months + extensions up to 2.5 years

Day to Day:

As a Robotics R&D Engineer, you’ll run and iterate on experiments using real robotic systems, particularly manipulation platforms like robot arms, grippers, and dexterous hands. Day to day, you’ll develop and debug ROS-based software (ROS1/ROS2) while working in Linux to troubleshoot systems and keep robots running. You’ll rapidly prototype by testing, breaking, and refining both hardware and software in real time, while integrating sensors, actuators, and embedded components. You’ll also support lab operations including setup and basic networking, and collaborate with the team through Git and GitHub workflows to ensure experiments are reliable and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the robot software stack (ROS ecosystem)
• Execute and troubleshoot robot experiments on hardware and cluster environments
• Own lab setup and tooling (equipment ordering, setup, maintenance)
• compute infrastructure
• Integrate and debug robot systems across hardware + software layers
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Present updates, experiment results, and designs in team settings

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong experience working in Linux environments (command line, terminals, system-level troubleshooting)
• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware (not simulation-only)
• Proficiency with ROS (ROS1 and/or ROS2) and robotics software development
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Experience with Git-based version control

Plusses:

• Experience working with robotic manipulation systems (robot arms, grippers, dexterous hands)
• Experience working with capture systems
• Experience with deep learning / perception models (training or deployment)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows