Senior Robotics Software Engineer

OSARO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits

Unlimited vacation time

Paid parental leave policy

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in San Francisco is looking for a full-time Senior Robotics Software Engineer to develop advanced robotic control systems. The successful candidate will enhance performance and efficiency, leading the motion planning and control systems development.

This role requires a BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, alongside 5+ years of experience in robotic control development. A strong grasp of Rust or C++ and hands-on experience with industrial robotic arms is crucial.

Our company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive salary of $160,000 - $190,000, health benefits, unlimited vacation, and more. Join us to drive robotics innovation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotic control development.
• Expertise in trajectory optimization, kinematics, and motion planning.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotic arms.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of motion planning and control systems.
• Design and implement software interfaces with robotic arms.
• Lead technical design discussions and code reviews.

Skills

Robotic control development

Trajectory optimization

Expertise in Rust or C++

Industrial robotics

Real-time systems

Robotic sensors integration

Education

BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Robotics Software Engineer to enhance the performance and efficiency of our robot control stack—integrating advanced perception systems and adaptive decision‑making algorithms—to empower industrial robotic arms with the autonomy required for diverse, high‑precision pick‑and‑place applications. You will lead the motion planning and control systems development at OSARO, optimizing our software architecture and code to deliver deterministic, real‑time performance. In this role, you will collaborate closely with teams across Hardware, Infrastructure, and Machine Learning to integrate robust, production‑grade solutions into our customers’ complex software environments. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about engineering solutions that bridge advanced robotics and real‑time control, take full ownership of their work, and thrive in a challenging, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Direct the development of motion planning and control systems for industrial robotic arms, with a focus on high‑precision, pick‑and‑place operations.
• Design and implement robust software interfaces with industrial robotic arms to achieve deterministic, real‑time performance.
• Lead technical design discussions and code reviews with an emphasis on real‑time performance, and system robustness.
• Collaborate with robotics and controls engineers to design, implement, and validate advanced control algorithms.
• Create reliable, production‑grade code aimed at near‑term deployment, with a focus on performance, robustness, and scalability.
• Research and develop cutting‑edge control strategies to continually improve the performance, robustness, and versatility of our robotic systems.

Experience and Skills You’ll Need

• BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in robotic control development, including experience with:
• Developing and tuning control frameworks for robotic applications.
• Trajectory optimization, kinematics, and motion planning for multi‑axis robots.
• Expertise in Rust or C++ with a proven ability in software design, architecture, and developing complex, real‑time, multi‑process systems.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial robotic arms, including direct development with low‑level hardware controllers.
• In‑depth knowledge of robotic system design, integration, debugging, verification, and testing, particularly for industrial robotic manipulators operating in demanding, real‑time environments.
• Background working with robotic sensors (e.g., cameras, force sensors, grippers) involving sensor integration, calibration, or real‑time data processing.

Bonus if you have

• MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience implementing algorithms for generating collision‑free, time‑optimal trajectories for robotic manipulators.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, and experience. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits and equity.

More About OSARO

OSARO delivers best‑in‑class robotic piece‑picking solutions for e‑commerce where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. In the rapidly evolving world of logistics technology, OSARO offers smarter automation, low‑risk business plans, and its signature Hypercare support from exploration to installation. OSARO’s intelligent robots enable goods‑to‑robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. Its machine‑learning vision and control software provides the foundation for all its products.

We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering

• Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits

• Unlimited vacation time

• Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave

• The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!

The above full‑time position is available immediately.