Software Engineer

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hands-on robotics

Founders collaboration

Growth potential

Startup environment

Job summary

SCN - Search Consulting Network partners with an MIT-founded robotics startup to hire a Robot Software Engineer (Early Career) in Los Angeles. You will develop robotics software using C++ and Python, integrate ROS 2 systems, and work on autonomous robots in real-world warehouse settings.

You will collaborate closely with founders and engineers, gain hands-on experience with sensors and embedded systems, and travel to customer sites as needed to deploy solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Python for robotics software.
• Experience with ROS 2 (ROS 1 acceptable).
• Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu and Git workflows.
• Hands-on experience with physical robots, sensors or embedded systems.
• Open to recent graduates and early-career engineers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug robotics software for navigation, perception, localization, and obstacle avoidance.
• Integrate ROS-based systems, sensors, and robot controls.
• Test and troubleshoot software on physical robots and at customer sites.
• Support motion planning, teleoperation, and warehouse system integrations.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Embedded systems

Tools

ROS 2

Git

Linux/Ubuntu

Job description

We are partnering with an emerging robotics and warehouse automation company that is hiring a Robot Software Engineer (Early Career).

Company Highlights

• MIT-founded, venture-backed robotics startup
• Develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic manipulation systems, humanoid picking robots, and AI-driven robotics software
• Deploys robotics solutions in real-world warehouse and fulfillment environments
• Opportunity to join an innovative company at an early stage of growth

Position Highlights

• Title: Robot Software Engineer (Early Career)
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with ROS 2 (ROS 1 considered)
• Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu and Git
• Hands-on experience with physical robots, sensors, or embedded systems
• Open to recent graduates and early-career engineers
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and debug robotics software for navigation, perception, localization, and obstacle avoidance
• Integrate ROS-based systems, sensors, and robot controls
• Test and troubleshoot software on physical robots and at customer sites
• Support motion planning, teleoperation, and warehouse system integrations

What Is Being Offered

• Competitive base salary + equity participation
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics and AI
• Direct collaboration with founders and experienced robotics engineers
• Early technical ownership and significant growth potential
• Fast-paced, innovative startup environment