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# Research Engineer / Python / C++ / ROS / ROS2 / Lenexa, KS

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Lenexa, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Computer Vision, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Robotic Automation Software, AI Platforms, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2F76E477025849BC96189499DB948A07/job/

## About the Role

The Research Engineer will support both the robotics/data collection environment and the ML development workflow, helping the team move faster, improve model quality, and better understand model performance in production. They are ideally looking for someone with a Bachelors or Master's degree, ideally in Computer Science or Robotics or Electrical Engineering or Machine Learning as well as experience with ROS/ROS2 (including modules for robot navigation, manipulation, simulation, and/or data collection) and programming with both Python and C++ (you will have to pass a coding assessment on both languages as part of the interview process). They are open to a combination of professional experience, internships and academic projects with the above skills. They are ideally looking for someone that has both robotics and machine learning experience (academic or professional) as well., * Bachelors or Masters degree, ideally in Computer Science or Robotics or Electrical Engineering or Machine Learning

 * ROS/ROS2 (including modules for robot navigation, manipulation, simulation, and/or data collection)
 * Python and C++ (Must be able to pass a coding assessment as part of the interview process)
 * Prior Robotics and Machine Learning experience (experience can be from academic and/or professional work)
 * Leadership skills will also be crucial

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Any experience with robotic manipulators, mobile robot platforms, or lab-based robotic systems
 * Any experience with data collection for computer vision, biometric systems, identity verification, or AI platforms
 * Familiarity with iOS and Android development
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms



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