Senior Robotics Systems Engineer

Y-Axis; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Visa sponsorship

Meals & team events

Job summary

RoboForce in Milpitas, California, is seeking a Senior Robotics Systems Engineer to bridge robotics software, system integration, and field deployment. You will design interfaces between high-level applications and sensors/actuators, integrate mechatronic systems, and drive reliability across the robot stack.

Office-based, five days a week, in a fast-growing AI robotics environment. The role requires 4+ years in robotics, BS/MS in relevant fields, experience with ROS/ROS2, embedded Linux, and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on robotics experience building, integrating, and deploying real robotic systems.
• Experience developing drivers, hardware abstraction layers, or software interfaces for sensors/actuators/embedded devices.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2, real-time or embedded Linux, fieldbus or device communications, distributed middleware, sensor/actuator integration, and performance optimization.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and mechanical components for robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design software interfaces between high-level robot applications and low-level sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and communication buses.
• Design and integrate mechatronic systems, mechanisms, and test fixtures; develop, troubleshoot, and improve electrical subsystems and interfaces.
• Integrate and debug complex robotic systems spanning software, embedded, networking, electrical, and mechanical domains.
• Diagnose performance, reliability, timing, and hardware-interface issues across the robot stack.
• Drive system reliability and scalability through rigorous testing and root-cause analysis.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

Embedded Linux

Sensor Integration

Actuator Integration

Distributed Middleware

System Debugging

Hardware Abstraction Layers

Electrical Circuit Design

Root-cause Analysis

Fieldbus Communication

Device Drivers

AI Robotics

Mechatronics

Linux kernel/driver

Education

BS/MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Real-time Linux

Kernel Modules

GIT

Job description

Milpitas, California, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Robotics Systems Integration, Mechatronics, ROS/ROS2, Embedded Linux, Hardware Abstraction Layers, Device Drivers, Electrical Circuit Design, Root-cause Analysis, System Debugging, Fieldbus Communication, Distributed Middleware, Sensor Integration, Actuator Integration, Performance Optimization, Low-level Systems Software, AI Robotics

Description

Description Why RoboForceRoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.We are looking for a Senior Robotics Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of robotics software, system integration, and field deployment. You will develop the foundational platform that powers perception, planning, control, and autonomous operation—helping transform prototypes into reliable production robots.

Responsibilities

• Design software interfaces between high-level robot applications and low-level sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and communication buses.
• Design and integrate mechatronic systems, mechanisms, and test fixtures; develop, troubleshoot, and improve electrical subsystems and interfaces.
• Integrate and debug complex robotic systems spanning software, embedded, networking, electrical, and mechanical domains.
• Diagnose performance, reliability, timing, and hardware-interface issues across the robot stack.
• Drive system reliability and scalability through rigorous testing and root-cause analysis.
• Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the team.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on robotics experience in industry, academia, or research labs, with a track record of building, integrating, and deploying real robotic systems.
• Experience developing drivers, hardware abstraction layers, or software interfaces for sensors, actuators, or embedded devices.
• Hands-on experience with several of the following: ROS/ROS2, real-time or embedded Linux, fieldbus or device communications, distributed middleware, sensor/actuator integration, and performance optimization.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and mechanical components for robotic systems.
• Strong debugging, system integration, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Bonus Qualifications
• Experience with humanoids, mobile manipulators, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Linux kernel development, kernel modules, device drivers, or low-level systems software.
• Experience optimizing communication, latency, reliability, or observability in distributed robotic systems.
• Experience with AI-enabled robotic systems, teleoperation/data-collection devices (e.g., Gello- or UMI-style systems), and real-world robot data pipelines.

Benefits

• Competitive stock options/equity programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
• Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
• Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate software interfaces between high-level applications and low-level hardware components.
• Drive system reliability and scalability through rigorous testing and debugging across the entire robot stack.