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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Robotics Software Engineer: Government Projects - **Company:** GrayMatter Robotics - **Location:** Carson, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Robot Operating System, Control Structures, Information Technology - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7200b99608bb04a ## About the Role * Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field * 2+ years of demonstrated industry experience in developing, implementing, and testing algorithms for planning/learning/perception/control. * Software development for complex function-based software that interacts with sensor inputs, control loops, and redundancy. * Proficiency in C++ and Python production-level coding. * Proficiency in working with ROS2 and other open-source libraries relevant to robotics. * Excellent technical and analytical skills., * 4+ years of production deploying complex robotics systems * Experience with R&D of robotics systems * Experience with robot sensors including LiDARs, stereo/depth cameras * Experience with 6DOF robot arms * Experience with state-of-art robotics algorithms (e.g. VLA) ## Description * Develop and implement algorithms, systems, and architecture for high-DOF robotic systems working in manufacturing environments. * Partner with Systems and Applications Engineers to define robotics software feature requirements needed for non-standard and R&D projects * Execute proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate the capabilities of GrayMatter Robotics' (GMR) robotic technologies * Stay up to date with new research and novel findings in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. * Test and evaluate current state-of-art algorithms and techniques of planning, learning, perception, and control. * Collaborate with the Robotics Software team to maintain coding best practices and standards, so R&D prototypes can transition smoothly into the product codebase * Will be responsible for maintaining any software features and versioning for systems deployed to govt facilities. * Rapidly modify and iterate on the current software stack * Rapidly test and prototype new inspection sensors, tools, and processes, partnering with sensor vendors to evaluate emerging technologies * Partner with GMR software engineers to prototype new ideas, processes, and methods Export Control Requirements In order to comply with the export regulations of the United States Government, it is required that the applicant must fall under one of the following categories: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e. current green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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