Senior Robotics Engineer — Real-Time C++ & ROS/Simulation

ARA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA's Engineering Science Division is seeking a senior robotics engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ for embedded systems and simulation. You will create virtual models and test robotic systems using ROS/ROS2 and simulation tools such as Gazebo, Unity, and Unreal Engine.

The role requires 8+ years in robotics software development, a CS/CE degree, and on-site work in San Antonio, TX. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, or related field.
• 8+ years in robotics software development and real-time C++.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and simulation environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ code for embedded systems, robotics control, and simulation infrastructure.
• Create, maintain, and optimize virtual models and simulation environments to test, validate, and refine robotic systems and algorithms before physical deployment.
• Develop software frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and algorithms for controlling and integrating various robotic subsystems.
• Analyze data from simulations and hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.

Skills

C++ (modern)

Robotics software development

Motion planning

Perception & control

ROS/ROS2

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

ARA's Engineering Science Division is seeking a senior robotics engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ for embedded systems and simulation. You will create virtual models and test robotic systems using ROS/ROS2 and simulation tools such as Gazebo, Unity, and Unreal Engine.

The role requires 8+ years in robotics software development, a CS/CE degree, and on-site work in San Antonio, TX. U.S.