Robotics Software Manager

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

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Position Summary

Experienced Software Manager to lead a team of robotics software engineers developing cutting-edge solutions for robotic platforms. Should be capable of guiding teams through the full software lifecycle - requirements, development, integration, testing, and validation - while ensuring alignment with system-level goals and delivery timelines. Requires a strong technical leader with a proven track record of on-time delivery of high-quality software, combined with exceptional people leadership, planning, and execution skills.

Key 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).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of professional product software development experience
• Prior experience leading or mentoring software engineers
• Familiarity of C++ and Python programming languages
• Ability to size and manage software engineering work
• On-site in Lexington, Kentucky

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS or ROS2, Linux-based systems, and distributed architectures.
• Familiarity with simulation environments
• Experience deploying AI/ML models for perception or autonomy (particularly on NVIDIA hardware).
• Background in computer vision, motion planning, or control systems.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts and status to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud integration and edge computing.
• Experience managing software deliverables through issue tracking and ALM tools such as JIRA.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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