Robotics Software Engineer

Skild; San Mateo, Pittsburgh (CA, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to develop software for navigation, planning and control, SLAM, manipulation, and perception on robotic platforms. You will write production-level C++ and Python, collaborating with ML researchers to deploy models on robots.

You will help deploy across sites, ensuring robust performance, reliability, and scalability while advancing state-of-the-art robotics software in collaboration with our researchers.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency developing in C++ or Python.
• Prior experience developing and deploying software on real robots.
• Strong systems-level understanding of software modules and interfaces in robotic applications.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics middleware.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Familiarity with ML integration and deployment in robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software for navigation, planning and control, SLAM, perception, manipulation, and high-level behaviors.
• Write and maintain production-level C++ and Python code for robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with ML engineers and researchers to deploy state-of-the-art models.
• Work with deployment and test engineers to deploy and monitor robotic solutions at various sites.
• Continuously improve and optimize robotic software for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems-level design

Machine learning integration

Education

BS/MS in CS/Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile Robotics Software Engineer to develop and implement software solutions for our robotic systems. Your work will entail building systems for navigation, planning and controls, SLAM, manipulation, and/or perception. You should be comfortable working with both general-purpose and specialized robotics applications. This role involves close collaboration with research scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate state-of-the-art machine learning models into our robots.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software to bring our robots to life, focusing on navigation, planning and control, SLAM, perception, manipulation, and/or high-level behaviors.
• Write and maintain production-level C++ and Python code for our robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers and researchers to deploy state-of-the-art models on our robots.
• Work with deployment and test engineers to deploy and monitor robotic solutions at various sites, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Continuously improve and optimize robotic software for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency developing in C++ or Python.
• Prior experience developing and deploying software on real robots.
• Strong systems-level understanding of the various software modules and their interfaces in a robotic application Strong technical experience in at least one of the following: navigation, motion planning and controls, SLAM, perception/computer vision, or manipulation.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics middleware platforms.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with software engineering principles, including algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Familiarity with machine learning integration and deployment in robotic systems.

Base Salary Range

$100,000 - $300,000 USD