Robotics Software Engineer

Cosmicrobotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design and develop software for robotic systems. This role involves coding, testing, and deploying solutions in the field. Candidates should have solid experience in C++, Python, and Linux, and thrive in fast-paced settings. This position presents a unique opportunity to work on significant challenges that shape the future of infrastructure and energy through autonomous construction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Excellent C++, Python, and Linux development skills.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, software architecture, planning, and execution.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic manipulation and navigation systems.
• Ensure the safety and reliability of mission-critical systems through rigorous testing.
• Collaborate with the hardware team to troubleshoot issues and ensure system integration.
• Travel to customer projects for on-site testing and deployment.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux development

Algorithms

Software architecture

Project management

Tools

ROS 2

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA (full time, in-person)

Company Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the construction of critical infrastructure on Earth while pioneering technologies to enable humanity to build beyond Earth. Starting with Cosmic-1 – a system that installs solar panels 10x faster than today’s methods, helping us transition to a clean energy future and laying the groundwork for the future of autonomous construction.

The Role

As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will write, test, and ship code to robots working on live projects in the field. As a core member of the team, you will help define the era of autonomous construction.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Work on hard, meaningful problems that impact the future of infrastructure and energy.
• Collaborate with a world-class team from NASA, SpaceX, Google, Built Robotics, and others.
• Rapidly grow, learn, and lead within a quickly scaling company.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic manipulation, navigation, and path planning systems
• Contribute to the full software stack, from low-level motor control and sensor integration up to high-level application logic
• Ensure the safety and reliability of mission-critical systems through rigorous testing and adherence to engineering best practices
• Collaborate with the hardware team to bring up new systems and troubleshoot issues
• Travel to customer projects for on-site testing and deployment of robotic equipment in the field
• Maintain code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience
• Excellent C++, Python, and Linux development skills
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, software architecture, planning, and execution
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines

Bonus

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Advanced degree in robotics or a related field
• Experience developing with ROS 2 and associated packages (Nav2, MoveIt)
• Experience in robotics simulation packages (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)