Robotics Software Engineer

Sentiac; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentiac is seeking an experienced robotics software engineer to develop and integrate ROS 2 software for autonomous mobile robots and manipulation systems. You will own subsystems from design through testing, covering core robotics functions, sensor integration, simulation, and real-world validation.

You will build and test navigation, localization, mapping, perception, and motion planning, connecting sensors and cloud or edge services.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and Python skills in Linux-based robotics development.
• Hands-on ROS 2 experience, including launch files, TF2, parameters, services, and actions.
• Experience with Nav2, SLAM, LiDAR or RGB-D sensors, and robot simulation.

Responsibilities

• Build software for mobile robots and manipulation systems using ROS 2.
• Develop navigation, localization, mapping, perception, and motion-planning capabilities.
• Connect sensors, robot hardware, and cloud or edge services into dependable workflows.
• Validate robot behaviour in simulation before field deployment.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and product teams during integration and testing.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS 2

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Robotics

Tools

Git

Docker

ROS 2 tooling

Job description

Role overview

Develop and integrate ROS 2 software for autonomous mobile robots and robotic manipulation systems. The work spans core robotics capabilities, sensor and hardware integration, simulation, and validation in real-world deployments, with ownership from subsystem design through testing.

Responsibilities

• Build software for mobile robots and manipulation systems using ROS 2.
• Develop navigation, localization, mapping, perception, and motion-planning capabilities.
• Connect sensors, robot hardware, and cloud or edge services into dependable workflows.
• Validate robot behaviour in simulation before field deployment.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and product teams during integration and testing.

Requirements

• Strong C++ and Python skills in Linux-based robotics development.
• Hands-on ROS 2 experience, including launch files, TF2, parameters, services, and actions.
• Experience with Nav2, SLAM, LiDAR or RGB-D sensors, and robot simulation.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, debugging tools, and structured software practices.
• A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Clear communication and the ability to take ownership across software, hardware, and product work.

Nice to have

• Experience with MoveIt 2, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Familiarity with SROS2, edge connectivity, or field robotics deployments.
• Robotics project work, technical writing, or open-source contributions.