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# Software Developer for Robotics

- **Company:** Mujin Corp.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, Motion Planning, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Real Time Systems, Linux Development, Information Technology, Fanuc
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-developer-grippers-mujin-company-9010408

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics or a related field.

 * Experience with Linux development environments and programming in C++ and python.

 * Expertise in 3D motion planning and robot kinematics.

 * Solid understanding of math and physics fundamentals related to robotics manipulation and gripper control.
 * Familiarity with industrial robot arms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB).

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 2+ years of experience using Python and C++ for high-performance applications.

 * Expertise in robotic motion planning, grasp planning, and gripper control.

 * Experience with fluid mechanics and pneumatics, including vacuum generation and manifold pressure dynamics.

 * Ability to build and validate lumped-parameter dynamic models.

 * Comfort with probabilistic and statistical modeling of physical processes.

 * Experience with real-time systems and distributed architecture.

 * Experience with robotics, industrial automation, and warehouse systems.

 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

 * Travel Requirement: Road Warrior. Willing to travel about 60% of the year as required by project demands

 * Work in both office and warehouse/manufacturing environments

 * Ability to work extended hours as required by project deliveries

## Description

* Design, develop, and test advanced robotics software for motion planning, kinematics, and real-time control of robot arms and grippers.

 * Design and run bench experiments on real gripper hardware to characterize behavior and validate models.

 * Design and maintain pipelines for gripper calibration and fault diagnosis.

 * Architect and optimize software systems for industrial automation environments.

 * Integrate Mujin's "Teachless" technology with major industrial robot arms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, etc.).

 * Write production-quality code that runs in real-time. Deploy solutions in simulation and real-world environments at scale.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in deployed systems.

 * Other duties as assigned


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