Senior Robotics Engineer

Prime Robotics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized insurance plans

Dedicated vacation and sick leave

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading robotics firm in Denver is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to architect and develop robotics software for autonomous systems. This role involves hands-on engineering to create production-grade systems that integrate advanced robotics technologies. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in robotics, expertise in C++ and Python, and a strong background in ROS/ROS2. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Proven track record of shipping real products.
• Hands-on experience debugging and integrating robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robotics software in ROS/ROS2.
• Lead development in AI and machine learning for robotics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

SLAM

navigation

path planning

Linux

Docker

AI/ML workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Isaac SDK

CUDA

Job description

AtPrime Robotics,we'rebuilding the future of warehouse automation through tightly integrated robotics, software, and intelligent infrastructure. Our systems support pallet retrieval, case picking,each picking,and rack automation in active, high-throughput warehouse environments. We are now advancing our platform toward the next generation ofAI-driven robotics, combining autonomous systems,perception, simulation, and scalable software to create smarter, more adaptive warehouse operations.

Position

We are seeking aSenior Robotics Engineerto help architect and develop the next generation of Prime Robotics' autonomous systems. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building production-grade robotics software and integrating advancedroboticstechnologiesthat drivestate of the artperception, navigation, and distributed systems. You will work across software, hardware, and field deployment challenges to deliver intelligent, scalable, and reliable robotic solutions for real-world warehouse environments.

Please note that this role is on-site and this individual will split their time between our lab in Downtown Denver and our Corporate HQ in Lakewood, CO.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and develop robotics softwarein ROS/ROS2for autonomous mobile robots, from motion andperceptionthrough orchestration and fleet behavior.
• Build andoptimizesystems involving SLAMnavigation, sensor fusion,path &motionplanning, and multi-robot coordination.
• Lead development inadvancingour robotics capabilitiesto includeAI and machine learning for safety and throughput optimizations
• Troubleshoot complex field and lab issues across hardware/software boundaries, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the US and China to improveroboticsystem performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support customerimplementations, deployment readiness, and technical validation efforts that shape future product directionand sustain high value customer requirements.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or related fields, with a proventrack recordof shipping real products.
• StrongexpertiseinC++ and Python, with experience building performance-critical, production-quality systems.
• Deep understanding ofROS/ROS2, real-time robotics systems, SLAM, navigation, path planning, and control.
• Experience with perception systems, sensor integration, computer vision, and AI/ML-enabled robotics workflows.
• Strong Linux and Docker experience, with familiarity in distributed systems, embedded systems, or edge compute environments.
• Hands-on experience debugging and integrating robotic hardware, software, and field-deployed systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience withNVIDIA Jetson, Isaac SDK, Isaac Sim, Omniverse, CUDA, or GPU-accelerated robotics workloads.
• Experience with Java/Spring Boot programming and development.
• Background in warehouse automation, AMRs, material handling, or industrial robotics.
• Experience withgRPC,Protobuf, or distributed messaging frameworks.
• Familiarity with robot hardware such as mobility bases, arms, grippers, safety systems, and embedded electronics.
• Experience working across international engineering teams and influencing technical direction without direct authority.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong systems thinker who can balance architecture, performance, and practical execution.
• A hands-on engineer who can move fluidly between design, coding, debugging, and deployment support.
• Someone who values clean, scalable software but stays grounded in real robot behavior and operational constraints.
• A problem solver who takes ownership, drives clarity, and pushes through ambiguity.
• An engineer who is excited about advancing warehouse robotics with AI, autonomy, and robust software foundations.

The expected minimum base salary for this role is $150,000 annually, informed by external market data. Actual offers will depend on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, training, key or critical skills, and current market and business conditions.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support your health and wellbeing.
• Dedicated vacation and sick leave that allows you to recharge and take care of yourself when needed.
• Invaluable hands-on experience withcutting-edge robotics technology that keeps your skills at the industry forefront.
• A collaborative culture where innovation thrives,and your work has a real impact.
• The excitement of contributing to transformative technology in a fast-growing industry.

Our hiring process may incorporate AI-assisted tools to support activities such as application review, resume screening, and response evaluation. These tools are used to assist our recruitment team and do not make hiring decisions independently. All final decisions are made by a human reviewer. For questions about how your personal data is handled during this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Prime Robotics is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at the corporate level.

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