Sr. R&D Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an R&D Senior Software Engineer to drive architecture and designs for scalable software deployed on real robots. You will mentor peers, refine SOPs, and act as a force multiplier within a high-impact team.

Join a full-stack robotics team working across autonomy, AI, perception, and low-level hardware interfaces. The role emphasizes leadership, production-grade software, and collaboration with multiple business units during product releases.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing production software systems.
• Experience in Agile development and SOPs.
• Expert in Linux environment and Linux development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with other technologies (Web, SQL)
• Experience with CI/CD and testing methodologies.
• Experience with containerization and deployment strategies.
• Version control with Git preferred.
• Experience with ROS.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ROS-based C++ and Python codebases on Linux.
• Create software designs, host design and code reviews, and engage SDLC processes.
• Own key development areas and act as a stakeholder in reviews.

Skills

ROS (Robot Operating System)

C/C++

Python

Linux

Software architecture

Mentoring

Agile

Test & verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or similar

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Containerization (Docker)

ROS tooling

Job description

Join the teamthat’sshaping the future of autonomous roboticsand material handling. As an R&D Software Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics,you’lldevelop the brains behind intelligent robotic systems,from low-level hardware control to high-level autonomy and perception.

You’llwork on real robots.You’llshiprealcode.You’llhelp launch entirely new automation products into warehouses and factories across the world.

Wedon’tjust buildsoftware;we build the future oflogistics.

About Us

Toyota Automated Logistics R&D is theNew Product Development (NPD)division of the company.Our mission is to develop original products that expand Toyota Automated Logistics'automation capabilities — enabling our commissioning and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions that give our customers a competitive edge.

Our ~70-person team isdistributed between ourBoise, Dallas, and Indianapolisoffices,and includes experts inmechanical, electrical, software, and AI disciplines,all witha strong foundationin robotics technology.Beyond our Toyota Automated Logistics' offices, we collaborate heavily with our other Toyota partners to innovate andshare our technology globally.

Software engineers on our team are true full-stack robotics developers, with opportunities to work across the entire software stack — from high-level autonomy, AI, andperceptionto low-level motor control, hardware interfaces, and everything in-between.We take products from concept to production-ready designs,and we execute our software on real robot hardware in live customer environments.

Above all else, we know that our strength lies in our people. Through strong mentorship, thoughtful planning, and a supportive team culture, we create space for engineers to growwhilemaintaininga healthy work-life balance.

Your Mission

The primary mission of the R&D Senior Software Engineer is to act as a technical expert and leader who drives the team towards success. You will develop the architectures and designs that enable our software systems to reliably scale to customer deployments. You will put a major focus on refining the processes and SOPs that drive our team to be effective. You will work to mentor and inspire your peers to become stronger engineers. At Toyota Automated Logistics, we value our team culture extremely highly. You will operate as a force multiplier to make the team the strongest they can be!

As the R&D Senior Software Engineer, you are an expert in Linux development using both C++ and Python. You have experience designing production ready software and understand the patterns and architectures used to create reliable and maintainable codebases. You have experience with common robotics software tools and concepts such as ROS, motor control, localization, navigation, and sensor hardware technology such as LiDAR, Cameras, Motors, Encoders, etc.

Most importantly, you have experience leading teams, driving processes, inspiring software engineers, and creating strong team cultures with open communication. In this role, you won’t just build software. You’ll help shape how our systems behave in the real world, and you will build and support a team that values both innovation and thoughtful execution.

JobFunctions

• Contribute directly to ROS-based C++ and Python codebases, running on Linux systems.
• Createsoftware designs, hostdesignand code reviews, and engage with SDLC processes.
• Responsible for owning key development and acting as a key stakeholder in review approvals.
• Mentor and guide junior team members – engage in peer programming.
• Engage in scoping, planning, and scheduling your work in an Agile workflow.
• Engage in, and helpcreate anddrive,bestpracticesand SOPs for software development.
• Create test plans and engage in hands-on testing and verification on live Robots & Hardware.
• Uphold our safety standards when interacting with live equipment.
• Participate in field trials and customer on-siteBetadeploymentsas we release new products.
• Work with other Toyota Automated Logisticsand TICObusiness units throughout the release process of R&D products (Manufacturing, Commissioning,Development,etc).

Travel Requirements

• 5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

PreferredSkills &Qualifications

• BachelorsDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field
• Minimum8+years of relevant experience
• Experiencedesigning and implementingproductionsoftware systems.
• Experience with Agile development environment and a strong drive for SOPs.
• Expert in Linux environment anddevelopingforLinux systems.
• Expertisein C/C++ and Python, Experience with other software technologies (Web Development, SQL, etc.).
• ExperiencewithCI/CD andtesting methodologies and implementation.
• Experience with Containerization and Deployment Strategies.
• Experience with version control systems, GIT preferred.
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events