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About the role
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.
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Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.
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Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.
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Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.
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Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD.
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Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
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Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.
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Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
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B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
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Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.
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Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.
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Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.
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Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)
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OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
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Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.
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Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control.
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Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks.
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Experience optimizing software for edge devices.
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Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.
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