Senior Robotics Software Engineer / ROS / ROS2

Kelly Services; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer in Middlesex County, MA to own end-to-end software for perception, planning, and execution. You will work across ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python to build scalable robotics software interfacing with sensors, ML models, and actuators in a fast-paced environment.

The role targets candidates with hands-on robotics experience, Linux-based systems, and distributed architectures, preferably from startup or autonomy backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in robotics software, autonomy, or systems engineering.
• Deep experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Strong C++ and Python experience.
• Experience integrating perception, planning, or control systems.
• Hands-on experience with real robotics platforms.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and distributed robotics architectures.

Responsibilities

• Industrial robotics & controller integration.
• C/C++ development for real-time systems.
• Work on sensor interfaces and actuation.
• Collaborate on perception, planning, and control integrations.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

C++

Python

Robotics software

Perception/Planning/Control

Linux

Distributed robotics architectures

Job description

$140000 - $165000

We’re partnered with a fast-moving engineering team in Middlesex County, MA building next-generation robotic systems that bring intelligent software into real-world environments. They’re hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Software Engineer to work across perception, planning, and execution.

This role is ideal for someone coming from a startup or autonomy background who’s used to moving quickly, owning systems end-to-end, and working heavily in ROS/ROS2 based architecture. You’ll be building and scaling robotics software that interfaces directly with sensors, ML models, and actuation systems, turning high-level intelligence into reliable motion in dynamic environments. If you’ve worked on real robots and enjoy a fast-paced environment while solving issues and problems in real time this is a strong fit.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in robotics software, autonomy, or systems engineering

• Deep experience with ROS/RO2

• Strong C++ and Python experience

• Experience integrating perception, planning, or control systems

• Hands-on experience with real robotics platforms

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and distributed robotics architectures

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with simulation tools

• Exposure to ML interface pipelines in robotics

• Experience with sensor integration

• Start-up environment experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 30% Industrial robotics & controller integration

• 25% C/C++ 20% Industrial protocols & communication

• 15% Real time systems & control loops

• 10% Python

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On

• 20% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Time

• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.