Senior Robotics Software Engineer - ROS/Linux Leader

Toyota Automated Logistics Group; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Software Engineer to lead and design scalable robotics software on Linux, using C++ and Python.

You will mentor teammates, drive SOPs, contribute to ROS-based systems, and collaborate with manufacturing and commissioning teams to deploy production-grade software in live environments.

This role requires leadership, strong Linux, ROS, and CI/CD skills, and willingness to travel up to 5% for field trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing production software systems.
• Experience with Agile development environment and a strong drive for SOPs.
• Expert in Linux environment and developing for Linux systems.
• Expertise in C/C++ and Python, Experience with other software technologies (Web Development, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD and testing methodologies and implementation.
• Experience with Containerization and Deployment Strategies.
• Experience with version control systems, GIT preferred.
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to ROS-based C++ and Python codebases, running on Linux systems.
• Create software designs, host design and code reviews, and engage with SDLC processes.
• Responsible for owning key development and acting as a key stakeholder in review approvals.
• Mentor and guide junior team members – engage in peer programming.
• Engage in scoping, planning, and scheduling your work in an Agile workflow.
• Engage in, and help create and drive, best practices and SOPs for software development.
• Create test plans and engage in hands-on testing and verification on live Robots & Hardware.
• Uphold our safety standards when interacting with live equipment.
• Participate in field trials and customer on-site Beta deployments as we release new products.
• Work with other Toyota Automated Logistics and TICO business units throughout the release process of R&D products (Manufacturing, Commissioning, Development , etc ).

Skills

Linux expert

C/C++ programming

Python programming

ROS

Agile development

SOP development

Production software design

CI/CD

Containerization

Git version control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Software Engineer to lead and design scalable robotics software on Linux, using C++ and Python.

You will mentor teammates, drive SOPs, contribute to ROS-based systems, and collaborate with manufacturing and commissioning teams to deploy production-grade software in live environments.

This role requires leadership, strong Linux, ROS, and CI/CD skills, and willingness to travel up to 5% for field trials.