Robotics Software Engineer: Prototyping & Automation

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering in Houston seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to join the New Products Development team. You will design, implement, and test software across multiple projects for subsea robotics and related automation applications, collaborating with hardware and systems teams.

The role involves prototyping, validating algorithms, and supporting field testing with occasional travel up to 10%. Office-based with flexibility to work virtually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience integrating multiple software modules.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with C++ or Python.
• Minimum 1 year experience with electrical/electronic circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test software across multiple projects.
• Work across the robotics stack to solve land and sea robotics challenges.
• Test algorithms on robots, both internal to the software system and client facing.
• Create and execute software test plans to deliver quality software.
• Create prototypes and proofs of concepts for new features.
• Support testing of prototype and document results.
• Work with system and product teams to ensure quality software delivery.
• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.

Skills

C++

Python

Software integration

Electrical circuits

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software Engineering or relevant field

Tools

GitHub

SCRUM

Job description

Oceaneering in Houston seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to join the New Products Development team. You will design, implement, and test software across multiple projects for subsea robotics and related automation applications, collaborating with hardware and systems teams.

The role involves prototyping, validating algorithms, and supporting field testing with occasional travel up to 10%. Office-based with flexibility to work virtually.