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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Robotics Software Engineer - Navigation - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Convex Optimization, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Search Algorithms, Kinematics, Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Robot Operating System, Mobile Robots, Information Technology - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a7f2502c-a1e0-41c2-9107-ced5043c0524 ## About the Role A fast-growing, venture-backed robotics company is transforming warehouse automation through advanced AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. Their technology is tackling one of the logistics industry's toughest challenges by deploying intelligent robotic platforms into real-world distribution environments. With strong customer adoption and continued investment, they are expanding their engineering organization and looking for experienced robotics engineers who want to solve complex autonomy challenges at scale., * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in robotics (or 3+ years with a Master's degree or higher) * Proven experience developing navigation software for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) * Strong proficiency with Python; C++ experience strongly preferred * Deep understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and non-holonomic motion * Experience developing motion planning algorithms including A*, RRT, PRM, or similar graph-search methods * Strong background in robotics controls and navigation systems * Experience with mathematical optimization techniques including convex optimization and nonlinear programming * Experience implementing control algorithms such as PID, Pure Pursuit, LQR, or similar * Experience deploying and supporting navigation software on production robotic fleets * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and software architecture skills * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities Desired Skills & Experience * Master's or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field * Experience with trajectory optimization or Model Predictive Control (MPC) * Background in collision avoidance, obstacle recovery, and autonomous navigation behaviors * Experience applying optimization techniques to robotic motion planning * Exposure to machine learning approaches including behavior cloning or diffusion policies * Experience with ROS/ROS2 and modern robotics software frameworks * Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position. ## Description * Design, develop, and optimize navigation and mobility control algorithms for autonomous mobile robots * Improve robot speed, efficiency, reliability, and safety in dynamic warehouse environments * Develop path planning and motion planning algorithms for real-world robotic applications * Build scalable software architecture supporting multi-robot deployments * Collaborate with perception, controls, systems, and hardware engineers to integrate navigation capabilities * Develop robust trajectory generation, collision avoidance, and recovery behaviors * Analyze real-world robot performance and continuously improve navigation reliability * Debug complex robotics software and optimize algorithm performance * Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the software organization * Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning Tech Breakdown * 35% Navigation & Motion Planning * 25% Robotics Controls & Optimization * 20% Software Architecture & Systems Design * 20% Cross-Functional Robotics Integration Daily Responsibilities * 75% Hands-On Software Development * 15% Technical Leadership & Mentorship * 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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