Robotics Software Engineer - FleetGlue

FleetGlue; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in robotics integration seeks a software engineer with strong Python and ROS skills to contribute to innovative developments in mobile robot technology. This is a hybrid position with a path from part-time internship to full-time role, offering valuable hands-on experience in a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Ground-floor opportunity in a pre-seed stage company

Compensation

Hands-on experience with robotics technology

Clear path from internship to full-time employment

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in robotics software development.
• Practical knowledge of message-passing architectures.
• Understanding of industrial automation and mobile robots.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for mobile robots integration for manufacturing.
• Participate in hands-on robotics technology projects.
• Collaborate with logistics customers and travel to on-site locations.

Skills

Python programming

ROS (Robot Operating System)

REST APIs

MQTT

Software engineering fundamentals

Education

Masters degree in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

Github

AWS

Typescript

Next.js

Kubernetes

Docker

Postgres

Job description

Detroit, MI | Hybrid | Part or Full-Time

About Us

FleetGlue is revolutionizing mobile robots integration and operation for manufacturers and logistics companies. Our software has demonstrated results, reducing deployment costs by 50% and downtimes post-deployment by 75% at a Fortune 500 automotive manufacturer. We're backed by Initialized, Toyota AI Ventures, SNR, and other world class investors.

Position Overview

We're seeking a talented software engineer with a strong foundation in robotics software development. We are open to part-time work in a paid capacity, with a clear path to full-time employment upon graduation.

Required Skills

• Strong Python programming experience
• Practical knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Understanding of message-passing architectures (REST APIs and MQTT)
• Solid software engineering fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Robotics or Computer Science
• Familiarity with Github, AWS, Typescript, Next.js, Kubernetes, Docker, Postgres
• Knowledge of industrial automation or manufacturing environments, mobile robots (AMR, AGV, etc.), IoT devices, Kepserver, Communication Protocols (OPC UA, Modbus)

Location

• Part time, remote possible, full-time position is based in Detroit, MI
• Occasional travel will be required to go on-site to manufacturing or logistics customers

What We Offer

• Ground-floor opportunity in a pre-seed stage company
• Compensation
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technology
• Clear path from internship to full-time employment

Interested candidates should email their resume and GitHub profile to [e-mail] FleetGlue is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.