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Robotics Software Engineer

Cosmic RoboticsSan Francisco, California
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Robotics Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA (full time, in-person)

Company Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the construction of critical infrastructure on Earth while pioneering technologies to enable humanity to build beyond Earth. Starting with Cosmic-1 – a system that installs solar panels 10x faster than today’s methods, helping us transition to a clean energy future and laying the groundwork for the future of autonomous construction.

The Role

As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will write, test, and ship code to robots working on live projects in the field. As a core member of the team, you will help define the era of autonomous construction.

This is a rare opportunity to:

  • Work on hard, meaningful problems that impact the future of infrastructure and energy.

  • Collaborate with a world-class team from NASA, SpaceX, Google, Built Robotics, and others.

  • Rapidly grow, learn, and lead within a quickly scaling company.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement software for robotic manipulation, navigation, and path planning systems

  • Contribute to the full software stack, from low-level motor control and sensor integration up to high-level application logic

  • Ensure the safety and reliability of mission-critical systems through rigorous testing and adherence to engineering best practices

  • Collaborate with the hardware team to bring up new systems and troubleshoot issues

  • Travel to customer projects for on-site testing and deployment of robotic equipment in the field

  • Maintain code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional engineering experience

  • Excellent C++, Python, and Linux development skills

  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, software architecture, planning, and execution

  • Excellent communication and project management skills

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines

  • Excellent communication and project management skills

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlines

Bonus

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

  • Advanced degree in robotics or a related field

  • Experience developing with ROS 2 and associated packages (Nav2, MoveIt)

  • Experience in robotics simulation packages (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)

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What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Cosmic Robotics?
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Cosmic Robotics lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Cosmic Robotics?
Cosmic Robotics is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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