Sr. IT Software Engineer, AMR

JST CORPORATION; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JST CORPORATION in Guntersville, AL is seeking a Senior IT Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of software for the AMR fleet in a smart manufacturing environment.

You will split time between shaping strategy in the office and hands-on troubleshooting on the factory floor, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring fleet reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, Robotics or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in robotics and automation.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python; deep ROS (Robot Operating System) expertise.
• Solid experience with Git, Linux, robotics simulation environments, industrial protocols, and industrial automation tools like PLCs and SCADA.
• Certifications in ROS or IEEE’s CSDP, and cloud/AI/cybersecurity for robotics are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of scalable software for the AMR fleet, making key design decisions across navigation, perception, and control systems.
• Write core software components in C++ and Python, including path planning, localization (SLAM), motion planning, and computer vision.
• Manage complex software projects from concept to deployment, mentored junior engineers.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and automation teams on the factory floor to troubleshoot real-time issues and resolve interactions between AMRs and industrial equipment.
• Integrate AMR software with MES, WMS, and ERP systems; build data tools for fleet health monitoring.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Git

Linux

SLAM

Path planning

Industrial protocols

SCADA

PLCs

Education

BS/MS in CS/SE/Robotics

Tools

Simulation environments

PLC/SCADA tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: JST- Alabama 325002 - Guntersville, AL 35976Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $92,000.00 - $165,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: First ShiftSenior IT Software Engineer – AMR & Robotics

Location: Guntersville, AL | Full-Time | Senior Level

About the Role

Ready to drive the next generation of autonomous systems in smart manufacturing? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for our fleet of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Guntersville, AL. Serving as a key technical leader, you will split your time between driving strategic software initiatives in the office and troubleshooting complex systems hands-on on the factory floor. This role is critical for scaling our robotics operations, ensuring fleet reliability, and mentoring junior engineers.

What You’ll Do

As the subject matter expert for AMR software and system integration, you will lead the architecture and implementation of scalable software for our AMR fleet, making key design decisions across navigation, perception, and control systems. You will write core software components in C++ and Python—including algorithms for path planning, localization (SLAM), motion planning, and computer vision—while managing complex software projects from concept to completion.

A significant portion of your role will involve direct factory floor engagement: working alongside operations, maintenance, and automation teams to troubleshoot complex real‑time issues and resolve systemic interactions between AMRs and industrial equipment. Additionally, you will lead the integration of AMR software with enterprise platforms (MES, WMS, ERP), build data tools for fleet health monitoring, and mentor junior team members.

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, along with 5+ years of professional software engineering experience centered on robotics and automation systems. You must demonstrate expert‑level proficiency in C++ and Python, extensive experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), and deep expertise in designing complex software architectures. Essential technical background includes hands‑on work with Git, Linux, robotics simulation environments, industrial protocols, and industrial automation tools like PLCs and SCADA.

Preferred credentials include validated certifications in ROS or IEEE’s CSDP, experience leading engineering teams, and specialized certifications in cloud platforms, AI/ML, or cybersecurity for robotics.

What We Offer

We support our senior leadership with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options. You will enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and company‑recognized paid holidays to maintain a great work‑life balance. To help secure your long‑term financial future, we offer a robust 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate company match, alongside continuous opportunities for career growth within an expanding smart factory environment.

Work Environment & Travel

This position operates in a mixed environment spent across the active factory floor and an office setting, with light travel to affiliate locations expected at around 10%. Candidates must be comfortable working around moving machinery and maintain on‑call availability for critical operational issues.