Robotics Software Engineer, Early Career

true-talent-solutions-partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

true Talent Solutions Partners is hiring for an on-site software engineer in a Series A robotics startup building software for AI-driven robots used in production environments. You will contribute across the robotics stack to improve real-world robot performance.

You will collaborate across firmware, hardware integration, cloud infrastructure, and ML pipelines; own features from design through shipping; and deploy software at customer facilities to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience shipping software for production robotic or physical systems.
• Strong programming fundamentals; Python proficiency; TypeScript/React beneficial.
• Experience with ROS, C/C++, Docker, Kubernetes, and systemd.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate real-time robot software and ML pipelines across platforms.
• Build and maintain data-labeling frontends and perception systems.
• Collaborate across firmware, hardware integration, and cloud infra.
• Deploy software at customer facilities and ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

Robotics software

Full-system robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, or related engineering field

Tools

ROS

C/C++

Docker

Kubernetes

systemd

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join the R&D team at a Series A robotics startup building software for AI-driven robots in production environments. You will work across the robotics stack to improve how robots perform in real-world facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Orchestrate real-time robot software, motion-planning optimization systems, and machine learning pipelines across different platforms.
• Build and maintain data-labeling frontends, perception systems, and optimizing compilers for robot intelligence.
• Work across firmware, hardware integration, robotics software, and cloud infrastructure to solve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with teammates to design, build, and ship systems for production robotics.
• Deploy software at customer facilities and help ensure it performs reliably in real-world conditions.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 to 3 years of software engineering experience in robotics, automation, or embedded systems, with hands-on experience shipping software for production robotic or other physical systems.
• Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in Python; experience with TypeScript and React is a plus.
• Experience with ROS, C/C++, Docker, Kubernetes, and systemd is relevant to the role.
• Understanding of full-system robotics and hardware/software integration.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, or a related engineering field.
• Experience in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment and comfort shifting focus as priorities change.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary: $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Visa sponsorship is available; candidates must be eligible for a visa transfer and not require new sponsorship.

LOCATION

On-site in Boston, Massachusetts.