Software Engineer - Robotics

Hstar Technologies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hstar Technologies in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Software Developer for robotic systems. This role involves developing network libraries and tools, vision and path planning algorithms, and ensuring high-quality software through maintenance and testing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of software engineering experience. Strong knowledge of Linux, Python, and C/C++ is essential. Hstar offers a dynamic work environment where collaboration and communication are key.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux.
• Experience with communication protocols.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop robot-related network communications libraries.
• Develop robot-related Python and C++ tools and libraries.
• Develop vision, path planning and control algorithms for robotics.
• Conduct software testing, maintenance, and documentation.
• Provide software support to other team members.

Skills

Linux environment

Python

C/C++

Network programming

Manipulator control

Automation process control

Serial communication

CAN bus communication protocols

Sensing and control hardware

DSPs

ROS

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Robotics

Job description

Hstar is developing cutting edge robotic systems that complement and extend human capabilities, with particular emphasis the delivery of high quality, affordable healthcare. A rapidly growing company, Hstar is building upon technologies developed through advanced research and development to create industry-leading commercial products. We seek strong candidates in Software Development for Robotic system to join our talented team.

Job Description

This position requires:

• Extensive knowledge of the Linux environment
• Extensive knowledge of Python and C/C++
• Experience/familiarity with the following:
  • network programming
  • manipulator control and/or automation process control
  • serial communication (e.g., SPI) and CAN bus communication protocols
  • sensing and control hardware
  • DSPs
  • ROS

The roles and responsibilities include:

• Develop robot related network communications libraries
• Develop robot related python and c++ tools and libraries
• Develop vision, path planning and control algorithms for an autonomous mobile robotic system
• Software testing, maintenance and documentation
• Software support to other team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience of software engineering
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux.
• Experience with communication protocols.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Must be eligible to work in the US without restriction.

Additional Information

The candidates for this position should be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced start up environment. The job requires clear communication with a small, passionate, multidisciplinary team and extremely well structured, well documented code. Proven experience developing sophisticated robotic systems is required. Code samples and references will be requested. The candidates should have a very positive work attitude.