Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Real-Time Arm Control

Roboticsconnected; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer for our Software team in Austin, TX. You will develop high-performance C++ software to drive robotic arm motions, integrate real-time sensor data, and ensure reliable motion planning across ICON’s systems.

You will work on ROS-based architectures, sensor fusion, and simulation environments, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional robotics software development experience.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (17+) and Python in a robotics context.
• Deep understanding of robotic arm kinematics, dynamics, and motion planning.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, localization, perception, and control systems.
• Experience with sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filters).
• Strong knowledge of autonomy, ROS, and robotics simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ software for robotic arms.
• Develop motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms for industrial arms.
• Implement real-time sensor fusion and state estimation to improve localization.
• Program robotic arm motions in coordination with other systems.
• Develop and maintain simulated environments and automated test frameworks.
• Lead system integration and validation across hardware and software.
• Participate in architecture decisions for controls and electrical systems.
• Contribute to design and code reviews for quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report to the Director of Embedded Software Engineering.

Skills

C++17+

Python

ROS

Robot arm kinematics

Motion planning

Sensor fusion

Real-time systems

Testing/CI

Education

Master's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ROS

Git

Job description

ICON is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer for our Software team in Austin, TX. You will develop high-performance C++ software to drive robotic arm motions, integrate real-time sensor data, and ensure reliable motion planning across ICON’s systems.

You will work on ROS-based architectures, sensor fusion, and simulation environments, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.