Robotics Engineer – Software

. Development of foundational software for mobile robotic systems within a globally distributed team, dedicated to the Americas region.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeHolland • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudGRPC

Key responsibilities & impact

Development of foundational software for mobile robotic systems within a globally distributed team, dedicated to the Americas region.
Demonstrate your skills in simulation, tooling, and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration.
Collaborate with fellow engineers, encouraging a culture of technical innovation.
Contribute to the strategic direction of our robotics software initiatives.
Core responsibilities include: Architect and develop core C++ software systems for embedded onboard software, simulation, and deployment.
Drive development of robust tools and frameworks for internal teams and robotic platforms.
Drive technical direction in code structure, system design, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with robotics, cloud, and systems teams on multi-functional efforts.
Mentor and review work of junior and mid-level engineers.
Define engineering best practices and contribute to technical roadmap.

What you’ll need

3-5 years of professional experience in C++ software engineering and robotics.
Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics frameworks
Prior work in autonomous systems, robotics, or embedded environments
Familiarity with middleware (DDS, ZeroMQ, gRPC), containerization, and orchestration tools
Experience in system integration, hardware/software interfacing, or deployment pipelines
Experience working in fast-paced research and development environments
Strong mathematical knowledge. i.e., optimization, polynomials.
Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (required).
A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++ROSROS2simulationtoolingplatform managementsystem integrationhardware/software interfacingperformance optimizationmathematics

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringtechnical innovationcommunicationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePh.D.