Robotics Software Engineer: Nav, SLAM & Perception

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

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.