Robotics Software Lead (Autonomy & Perception)

Jabil; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Experienced Software Manager to lead a team of robotics software engineers developing cutting-edge platforms. You will guide the full software lifecycle, align with system goals, and ensure on-time delivery while mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities include architecture oversight, hands-on coding as needed, performance evaluations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and ensure safety and reliability on robotics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional product software development experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers.
• Familiarity with C++ and Python programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software for robotics platforms (e.g., autonomy, perception, controls, embedded systems).
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural oversight to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of robotics software engineers.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, career development planning, and coaching for team members.
• Break down complex initiatives into actionable work packages and ensure proper work sizing and estimation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software that integrates effectively with hardware systems and broader robotics platforms.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and business teams to align on requirements, system interfaces and project status.
• Ensure validation processes confirm system performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in test automation and coverage.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory considerations (if applicable).

Skills

C++

Python

Leadership

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Linux-based systems

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Experienced Software Manager to lead a team of robotics software engineers developing cutting-edge platforms. You will guide the full software lifecycle, align with system goals, and ensure on-time delivery while mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities include architecture oversight, hands-on coding as needed, performance evaluations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and ensure safety and reliability on robotics platforms.