Subsea Robotics Software Engineer (C++/Python)

Roboticsconnected; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nauticus Robotics in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on developing software for underwater robotic systems using C++ and Python, with ROS for development, simulation, and deployment, and working on sensor processing and autonomous decision-making.

The position offers hands-on work in challenging environments, with opportunities to test and deploy on multiple hardware platforms, and travel up to moderate distances as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in robotics software engineering.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time and embedded apps.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and system architecture.
• Experience with sensor data (IMU, sonar, cameras, LIDAR, etc.).
• Linux-based development and deployment experience.
• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Webots, or similar).
• Familiar with version control, CI/CD, and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subsea robotic software with high reliability.
• Design and optimize real-time algorithms for challenging environments.
• Work with ROS for development, simulation, deployment.
• Integrate software for sensor processing, navigation, autonomy.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to refine architecture.
• Ensure software solutions meet safety and reliability standards.
• Support lab and field testing of integrated systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot software-hardware integration issues.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics software

Sensor data

Linux development

Gazebo/Webots

CI/CD

Real-time systems

Tools

ROS

DDS

ZeroMQ

MQTT

CAN

Serial

Ethernet

Job description

Nauticus Robotics in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on developing software for underwater robotic systems using C++ and Python, with ROS for development, simulation, and deployment, and working on sensor processing and autonomous decision-making.

The position offers hands-on work in challenging environments, with opportunities to test and deploy on multiple hardware platforms, and travel up to moderate distances as needed.