Robotics Software & Autonomy Engineering Manager

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Boston seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee a team focused on robotic autonomy and intelligent motion systems. The role combines people management with hands-on software development to enable safe operation in demanding industrial environments.

You will shape technical direction, culture, and scalable processes, empowering engineers to excel while aligning engineering outcomes with ambitious product goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or related fields.
• 2+ years of leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in C++ and Python.
• Proven mentoring experience and career growth support.
• Experience driving technical initiatives from concept to deployment.
• Excellent communication across engineering, product, and leadership teams.
• Experience prioritizing work, delivering projects, and driving team performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing robotics software team.
• Define technical direction and architecture for autonomous motion systems.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and operations to ensure successful deployments.
• Translate ambitious product goals into concrete engineering outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Technical strategy

Effective communication

Priority management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Robotics/Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

ROS

Simulation environments

Job description

Motion Recruitment in Boston seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee a team focused on robotic autonomy and intelligent motion systems. The role combines people management with hands-on software development to enable safe operation in demanding industrial environments.

You will shape technical direction, culture, and scalable processes, empowering engineers to excel while aligning engineering outcomes with ambitious product goals.