Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Real-Time C++ & ROS

Ara; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA is seeking a principal robotics engineer to design and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ software for embedded and robotic systems, including simulation environments.

The role is on-site in San Antonio, TX, and requires a strong robotics software background, ROS/ROS2 proficiency, and experience with simulation tools. A Bachelor's degree in CS/CE and 12+ years in the field are expected, with U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in robotics software engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ for embedded and real-time systems.
• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics applications.
• Experience developing or working with ROS/ROS2 and robotics frameworks.

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, including sensors, motor controllers, and actuators.
• Analyze data from both simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17+)

Robotics software development

Motion planning

Perception

Control systems

ROS/ROS2

Simulation environments (Gazebo/Unity/

Embedded real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

12+ years of experience

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

ARA is seeking a principal robotics engineer to design and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ software for embedded and robotic systems, including simulation environments.

The role is on-site in San Antonio, TX, and requires a strong robotics software background, ROS/ROS2 proficiency, and experience with simulation tools. A Bachelor's degree in CS/CE and 12+ years in the field are expected, with U.S. citizenship required.