Senior Engineer – Robotics Software

Magna

Robotics software engineer developing and deploying autonomous mobile robot and fleet-management systems for Magna’s automotive mobility business. Supporting navigation, commissioning, validation, and customer deployments.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeTroy • Massachusetts, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,780 - $196,440 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating robotics software for Autonomous Mobile Robots, with a strong focus on navigation, localization, and fleet management systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, system validation, and optimizing algorithms for multi-robot coordination and real-time performance.

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Robotics Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAutonomous Mobile Robots ExperienceTraffic Management and Fleet Coordination

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Hard Skills

Robotics Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingRobot ControlNavigationLocalizationPath PlanningTraffic ManagementCollision AvoidanceRoot Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

MQTTDDSTCP/IPEthernetCANREST APIVDA5050Industrial Automation SystemsCommunication NetworksSimulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Autonomous Mobile RobotsFleet Management SystemsFactory DeploymentSystem IntegrationOnsite DebuggingCommissioningManufacturing FacilitiesAutomotive OEMTier-1 ExperienceEngineering Degree

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, integrate, deploy, and validate robotics software for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Fleet Management Systems
Develop robot control, navigation, traffic management, fleet coordination, and system integration software
Ensure system reliability, scalability, and real-time performance
Validate and maintain existing AMR systems
Support factory deployments, robot mapping, site commissioning, troubleshooting, and onsite debugging
Develop software for navigation, localization, path planning, robot control, traffic management, fleet coordination, and mission execution
Design and optimize algorithms for multi-robot coordination, mission scheduling, route optimization, collision avoidance, and autonomous robot operation
Develop modular software components and optimize communication and data flow between robotics software modules
Integrate robotics software with Fleet Management Systems, PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and third-party systems
Develop internal tools for robot configuration, deployment, monitoring, diagnostics, testing, and debugging
Validate software through simulation, laboratory testing, and production environments
Track, analyze, and resolve software issues
Perform robot mapping, localization tuning, system commissioning, and onsite deployment at customer manufacturing facilities
Investigate software issues, perform root cause analysis, implement fixes, and improve system stability and performance
Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers on product development, factory deployment, and continuous improvements
Travel domestically and internationally for customer deployments, system integration, commissioning, and onsite debugging

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or higher degree in Engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace, or Robotics, OR a Bachelor’s degree combined with applicable experience
Automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience, or applicable experience combination required
Experience developing, integrating, validating, deploying, and debugging robotics software in production and customer environments
Hands-on experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots, robotics platforms, industrial automation systems, sensors, actuators, and communication networks
Experience with robot deployment, mapping, commissioning, system validation, and onsite customer support
Experience investigating software issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
Strong understanding of traffic management, fleet coordination, path planning, navigation, localization, and obstacle avoidance
Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills
Knowledge of MQTT, DDS, TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN, REST API, and VDA5050
Ability to travel internationally
Domestic and international travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Engaging and dynamic work environment
Support and resources for employee success
Exciting, varied responsibilities
Wide range of development prospects
Annual performance-based bonus eligibility for some positions
Equal opportunity employer