Senior Robotics Software Engineer — Real-Time C++

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a principal robotics engineer to design and implement high-performance real-time C++ software for embedded robotics and simulation.

You will develop ROS/ROS2 frameworks, build virtual models and test environments (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine), and analyze data from simulations and hardware to refine control algorithms.

Required: BS in CS/CE and 12+ years experience; advanced degree possible.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or higher).
• Robotics software development experience including motion planning and perception.
• Experience with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across complex hardware and software.

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 and refine robotic systems before deployment.
• Develop ROS/ROS2 frameworks and algorithms for integrating subsystems and sensors.
• Analyze data from simulations and hardware to improve performance and diagnose issues.

Skills

C++ development

Robotics software development

Real-time embedded systems

ROS/ROS2

Simulation and testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

12+ years of experience; advanced degree may fulfill

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a principal robotics engineer to design and implement high-performance real-time C++ software for embedded robotics and simulation.

You will develop ROS/ROS2 frameworks, build virtual models and test environments (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine), and analyze data from simulations and hardware to refine control algorithms.

Required: BS in CS/CE and 12+ years experience; advanced degree possible.