Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Field & Backend)

RobCo; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

RobCo in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Software and Robotics Engineer to anchor core product development and field operations across the United States. You will bridge software and hardware, work with global teams, and troubleshoot real-world deployments on factory floors.

This role combines backend Python development, robotics programming, and hands-on hardware testing, with ownership mindset and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or a degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in software engineering, robotics development, or industrial automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python (experience with C++, ROS/ROS2, or backend frameworks like FastAPI is highly preferred).
• Proven track record of handling algorithmic problem-solving alongside hands-on hardware or sensor troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with deploying code onto physical robotic hardware, edge computing devices, or into industrial factory environments.
• Culture-aligned mindset featuring ownership, autonomy, and pragmatic working style.
• Very good English skills (German is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize core backend application logic, automation nodes, and orchestration workflows using Python.
• Collaborate globally with Germany-based engineering teams on remote product development, feature implementation, and architecture decisions.
• Provide Level 3 technical support as the first point of contact for complex, unexpected software or robotics issues in the US.
• Support US deployment teams by configuring, troubleshooting, and debugging technical components during real-world customer installations.
• Bridge software and hardware by ensuring robotic execution logic aligns with kinmatics, sensor data, and control loops.
• Prototype and test technical workflows, software setups, and sensor integrations on real robot arms to validate field fixes or features.
• Maintain code quality by writing clean, well-structured, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews and CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Python

ROS/ROS2

C++

FastAPI

English

Hardware troubleshooting

Ownership mindset

Education

Robotics degree

Computer Science degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

FastAPI

CI/CD

Job description

RobCo in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Software and Robotics Engineer to anchor core product development and field operations across the United States. You will bridge software and hardware, work with global teams, and troubleshoot real-world deployments on factory floors.

This role combines backend Python development, robotics programming, and hands-on hardware testing, with ownership mindset and strong English communication.