Robotics Software Engineer - ROS2/C++/Python (On-Site)

ALTEN Technology USA; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join our team in Massachusetts. You will design, develop, and maintain software for a cutting-edge robotics platform focused on autonomous navigation and manipulation.

You will work with senior engineers to build real-world software for robotic systems. Responsibilities include developing ROS 2 applications in C++/Python, integrating subsystems, debugging, and participating in architecture discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with ROS 2, modern C++, Python, Linux.
• Experience integrating and debugging complex software systems.
• Understanding robotics software fundamentals: communication frameworks, system architecture, hardware/software integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components across the robotics platform (navigation, manipulation, perception, controls, integration).
• Develop and deploy robotics applications using ROS 2 in C++ and Python.
• Integrate software across sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and control frameworks.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, reliability, and robot behavior through testing and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features and support deployment.
• Participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, and best practices.
• Support validation via simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and real robot operation.
• Contribute to tooling, testing frameworks, and deployment processes.

Skills

ROS 2

C++

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Robotics/EE/ME

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join our team in Massachusetts. You will design, develop, and maintain software for a cutting-edge robotics platform focused on autonomous navigation and manipulation.

You will work with senior engineers to build real-world software for robotic systems. Responsibilities include developing ROS 2 applications in C++/Python, integrating subsystems, debugging, and participating in architecture discussions.