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# Robotics Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ova Technologies
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Arduino, Computer Vision, CAN Bus, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, CMake, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Encodings, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Github, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Motion Planning, Object Detection, OpenCV, PID Controllers, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Tensorflow, Robotic Automation Software, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, System Programming, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Reinforcement Learning, Software Repository, Robot Operating System, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Pytorch, Mobile Robots, Deep Learning, Reliability of Systems, Gitlab, Git, Isaac Sim, Information Technology, NVIDIA Jetson, Lidar, Software Library, Docker, Pose Estimation
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1cade3e5-a2a2-49fc-bf9b-4120fb18d2e1/robotics-software-engineer

## About the Role

* C
 * Python
 * C
 * MATLAB (preferred)

Robotics Frameworks

 * ROS (Robot Operating System)
 * ROS2
 * Gazebo
 * MoveIt
 * OpenCV
 * TensorFlow or PyTorch (for AI-enabled robotics)

Robotics Concepts

 * Kinematics
 * Dynamics
 * Motion Planning
 * Path Planning
 * Robot Control Systems
 * Localization
 * SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
 * Navigation Algorithms

Embedded Systems

 * Embedded Linux
 * Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
 * Microcontrollers (STM32, Arduino, ESP32)
 * CAN Bus
 * UART
 * SPI
 * I2C

Sensors & Hardware

 * LiDAR
 * RGB/RGB-D Cameras
 * IMU
 * GPS
 * Ultrasonic Sensors
 * Wheel Encoders
 * Servo and Stepper Motors

Computer Vision & AI

 * Object Detection
 * Image Processing
 * Pose Estimation
 * Machine Learning
 * Deep Learning
 * Sensor Fusion

Simulation Tools

 * Gazebo
 * RViz
 * Webots
 * CoppeliaSim (V-REP)
 * MATLAB/Simulink, * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Effective communication
 * Team collaboration
 * Innovation and creativity
 * Attention to detail
 * Adaptability
 * Time management
 * Continuous learning mindset

Education

 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

 * ROS Developer Certification
 * NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Certifications
 * AWS Certified Machine Learning (preferred)
 * Embedded Systems Certifications
 * AI/ML Certifications

Tools & Technologies

 * ROS / ROS2
 * Gazebo
 * RViz
 * MoveIt
 * OpenCV
 * Python
 * C
 * Linux (Ubuntu)
 * Docker
 * Git
 * MATLAB
 * TensorFlow
 * PyTorch
 * NVIDIA Jetson
 * Visual Studio Code
 * CMake

KPIs

 * Software reliability and stability
 * Robot navigation accuracy
 * Localization and mapping performance
 * Sensor integration success rate
 * Defect density
 * Test coverage
 * Code quality and maintainability
 * Deployment success rate

## Description

We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy software for robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in robotics programming, motion planning, sensor integration, computer vision, and real-time control systems. The role involves working closely with mechanical, electrical, AI, and embedded engineering teams to develop reliable and scalable robotic solutions., * Design and develop software for robotic systems and autonomous platforms.

 * Develop algorithms for robot perception, localization, mapping, and navigation.
 * Integrate sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS, ultrasonic sensors, and encoders.
 * Develop robot control software for motion planning and path optimization.
 * Build and maintain software using the Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS2).
 * Implement and optimize computer vision and AI-based robotic applications.
 * Test, debug, and validate robotic systems in simulation and real-world environments.
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers for actuator and sensor integration.
 * Develop reusable software libraries and APIs.
 * Create technical documentation and maintain code repositories.
 * Troubleshoot field issues and improve system reliability., Version Control & DevOps
 * Git
 * GitHub
 * GitLab
 * Docker
 * CI/CD Pipelines

Preferred Skills

 * Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
 * Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
 * Industrial Robotics
 * Drone Software Development
 * Reinforcement Learning
 * Edge AI
 * NVIDIA Jetson
 * NVIDIA Isaac SDK
 * Cloud Robotics
 * Linux system programming

Daily Responsibilities

 * Develop and test robotics software modules.
 * Integrate and calibrate sensors.
 * Debug robot navigation and localization issues.
 * Optimize robot performance and safety.
 * Run simulations before hardware deployment.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Participate in design reviews and sprint planning.
 * Document software architecture and test results., * ROS architecture (nodes, topics, services, actions)
 * Robot kinematics and dynamics
 * SLAM algorithms
 * Path planning (A*, Dijkstra, RRT)
 * PID control and feedback systems
 * Sensor fusion (Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter)
 * Computer vision using OpenCV
 * C memory management
 * Python for robotics
 * Embedded Linux and RTOS concepts
 * Motion planning with MoveIt
 * Docker and CI/CD for robotics
 * Real-time programming
 * Autonomous navigation challenges
 * Debugging robotic systems