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# Robotics Software Engineer

- **Company:** Gecko Robotics
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Gecko (Software), Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Robotic Automation Software, Systems Integration, Robot Operating System, Fanuc
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm4y2g

## About the Role

+ 5+ years experience developing production robotics software in C++ and/or Python

 + Strong experience with ROS2-based robotic systems

 + Experience with motion planning frameworks (MoveIt2)

 + Experience integrating perception systems (vision, 3D sensors) into robotic workflows

 + Ability to work across software and hardware boundaries in industrial environments

Preferred

 + Experience programming industrial 6-axis articulated robots (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa)

 + Familiarity with PLCs and industrial communication protocols

## Description

+ Own system-level integration between robot control stack, industrial hardware and Gecko's inspection software

 + Support system deployment and validation in production environments

Technologies We Use

Our robotic systems are currently built on a ROS2 framework and integrate motion planning from MoveIt for brand agnostic control of 6-axis articulated manipulators.

 + Core stack: ROS2, Python, C++

 + Planning & simulation: MoveIt, RoboDK, Roboguide, RobotStudio

 + Hardware platforms: Fanuc CRX, Yaskawa, ABB industrial manipulators


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