Robotics Software Engineer — Build Real‑World Robots

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Robotics Engineer to build general-purpose robots capable of performing real work. The ideal candidate will design and implement robotics software, contribute to fleet deployment, and collaborate cross-functionally across teams.

The position requires a BS or MS in a relevant field and 4+ years of robotics development experience. A strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of robotics fundamentals are essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $189,000 to $270,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in robotics development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ including multithreading and memory management.
• Solid understanding of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core robotics software spanning locomotion and manipulation.
• Develop and maintain real-time control software in C++.
• Build simulation infrastructure and validate behaviors in physics-based environments.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Robotics fundamentals

Experience with embedded systems

Linux development environment

Education

BS or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Physics simulators (MuJoCo, Gazebo)

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Robotics Engineer to build general-purpose robots capable of performing real work. The ideal candidate will design and implement robotics software, contribute to fleet deployment, and collaborate cross-functionally across teams.

The position requires a BS or MS in a relevant field and 4+ years of robotics development experience. A strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of robotics fundamentals are essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $189,000 to $270,000 annually.