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# Field Software Engineer | Manufacturing

- **Company:** Gecko Robotics
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Gecko (Software), Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Google Cloud, Robot Operating System, ReactJS, Information Technology, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=171c58a70f31c766

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining production systems
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C++)
 * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
 * Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex technical projects end-to-end
 * Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Skills

 * Experience building frontend applications using React
 * Experience working with ROS
 * Experience designing APIs and interfaces between distributed systems
 * Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs
 * Familiarity with industrial inspection or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) concepts is a plus (not required; Gecko provides domain training)

## Description

As a Field Software Engineer, you will design and implement on-premise data collection and analysis systems, embedding with customers at high-mix manufacturing environments to deploy durable, scalable software solutions. You will collaborate daily with engineers of all disciplines, as well as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts, to help modernize critical infrastructure and manufacturing operations.

Due to government program requirements, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Technologies We Use

 * Python, Typescript
 * React, Electron
 * Docker
 * ROS (Robot Operating System)
 * Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

What you will do

 * Build field deployed applications for use at forges, foundries, and other manufacturing environments across the Maritime Industrial Base
 * Design and implement robust software interfaces between robotic control and data collection systems
 * Solve complex deployment challenges as we ship software to edge devices around the US
 * Rapidly iterate with customers while building durable, long term solutions
 * Collaborate daily with engineers of all disciplines, as well as addition to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts
 * Travel up to 25% to work onsite with end users and internal teams


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