Senior Robotics Engineer - Autonomy and Vision

Kickmaker; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kickmaker is expanding its US robotics engineering team in Boston, Seattle and San Francisco. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing robotic systems from concept to deployment, with a focus on autonomy and AI-enabled hardware.

We seek candidates with 5+ years in robotics or automation, strong Python/C++ skills, ROS/ROS2 experience, and a solid background in control, perception, and sensor integration. Join a maker culture with exciting projects and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of robotics or automation experience preferred.
• Strong programming in Python and/or C++ with ROS/ROS2 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test robotic systems and components.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms, perception systems, and navigation strategies.
• Integrate hardware and software components for autonomous or semi-autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

Control systems

Computer vision

Sensor integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

MATLAB

Job description

Kickmaker is expanding its US robotics engineering team in Boston, Seattle and San Francisco. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing robotic systems from concept to deployment, with a focus on autonomy and AI-enabled hardware.

We seek candidates with 5+ years in robotics or automation, strong Python/C++ skills, ROS/ROS2 experience, and a solid background in control, perception, and sensor integration. Join a maker culture with exciting projects and growth opportunities.