Robotics Software Engineer – On‑Site Boston (Lab Automation)

Whelix; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site role in Boston

Job summary

Whelix, a Boston-based startup building AI-native robots to automate wet lab work, seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design, build and test software for our robots, from motor drivers to motion planning and ROS 2.

You will work on-site in Boston, MA, with our robotics software, mechanical and electrical teams, helping deploy systems to pharma and biotech labs. Proficiency in Python, C++, ROS 2, Linux, Git and Docker is expected.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in CS, ME, EE, Aerospace, Robotics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Python and modern C++, with hands-on ROS 2.
• Experience with robotics simulators and Linux tooling (Git, Docker).

Responsibilities

• Build robot software to control motors, drivers and sensors with ROS 2.
• Develop motion planning, computer vision and integration with lab tools.
• Ensure reliability with testing, fault recovery and continuous deployment.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers and support installs at labs.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS 2

Linux

Git

Docker

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in CS/ME/EE/Robotics or related field

Tools

PyBullet

MuJoCo

Gazebo

Job description

Whelix, a Boston-based startup building AI-native robots to automate wet lab work, seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design, build and test software for our robots, from motor drivers to motion planning and ROS 2.

You will work on-site in Boston, MA, with our robotics software, mechanical and electrical teams, helping deploy systems to pharma and biotech labs. Proficiency in Python, C++, ROS 2, Linux, Git and Docker is expected.