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# Robotics Software Engineer / Manipulation

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, C++14
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9307b239-f3b4-4bf5-90ae-1f34498b6142

## About the Role

A fast-growing robotics organization in the Boston area is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help advance the next generation of intelligent automation systems used in high-volume logistics environments. This full-time position offers the opportunity to develop the software that enables robotic hardware to perceive, plan, and interact with the physical world. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in robotics, algorithm development, and software engineering, along with a passion for solving complex real-world challenges., * Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

 * 5+ years of professional experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems
 * Strong understanding of robotic arm kinematics, motion generation, path optimization, and control concepts
 * Proficiency in modern C++ and Python development
 * Experience designing, implementing, and refining computationally intensive algorithms
 * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues
 * Strong communicator with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Exposure to machine learning techniques used within robotics or decision-making systems
 * Experience developing software for industrial or commercial robotic deployments
 * Knowledge of scalable distributed systems supporting multiple robotic platforms
 * Technical leadership or mentorship experience
 * Familiarity with modern robotics frameworks, simulation tools, and planning libraries

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

 * 45% Robotics Planning & Manipulation Software
 * 25% Core Software Engineering
 * 15% System Architecture & Scalability
 * 15% Research, Experimentation & Performance Improvements, Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis both now and in the future.

## Description

This is an opportunity to work on technology that moves beyond the lab and into production. You'll tackle difficult manipulation and autonomy problems, influence technical direction, and contribute to systems operating at scale in dynamic environments. The team is looking for an engineer who enjoys combining theoretical robotics knowledge with practical implementation and who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of automated material handling.


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