Senior Robotics Engineer

Prime Robotics, Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on robotics experience

Collaborative culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Prime Robotics, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to architect and build the next generation of autonomous robotic systems.

This on-site role spans our lab in Downtown Denver and our Corporate HQ in Lakewood, CO, blending software, hardware, and field deployment to deliver production-ready robotics solutions. You will work across ROS/ROS2, SLAM, perception, and AI/ML-enabled workflows, collaborating with teams in the US and China to improve performance and reliability while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in robotics, autonomous systems, or related fields with a proven track record of shipping real products.
• Strong C++ and Python with production-quality systems.
• Deep ROS/ROS2, real-time robotics, SLAM, navigation, path planning, and control.
• Experience with perception, sensor integration, computer vision, and AI/ML robotics workflows.
• Strong Linux and Docker, distributed/edge compute environments, and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop ROS/ROS2 software for autonomous mobile robots.
• Build and optimize SLAM, sensor fusion, path & motion planning, and multi-robot coordination.
• Lead development of AI/ML features for safety and throughput optimizations.
• Troubleshoot field and lab issues across hardware/software boundaries; drive root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the US and China to improve system performance and maintainability.
• Support customer implementations, deployment readiness, and validation activities.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Linux

Docker

Sensor fusion

Embedded systems

Field deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CE/EE/CS or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

CUDA

Isaac SDK

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.

WhatYou’llDo

• 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.

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.

WhatWe’reLooking 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.

• 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-edgerobotics technology that keeps your skills at the industry forefront.
• A collaborative culture where innovationthrives,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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