Robotics Software Engineer

pivotroboticsยท Engineering
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๐Ÿ“ San FranciscoFullTime

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.

  • Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.

  • Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.

  • Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.

  • Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD.

  • Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.

  • Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.

  • Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

  • Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.

  • Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.

  • Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.

  • Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  • Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)

Optional Qualifications

  • M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.

  • Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control.

  • Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks.

  • Experience optimizing software for edge devices.

  • Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.

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This Robotics Software Engineer role at pivotrobotics is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Robotics Software Engineer role at pivotrobotics full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Robotics Software Engineer role in the Engineering department at pivotrobotics.
Which team or department does the Robotics Software Engineer at pivotrobotics belong to?
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When was the Robotics Software Engineer job at pivotrobotics posted?
This Robotics Software Engineer position at pivotrobotics was posted on Nov 21, 2025. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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