Staff Robotic Software Engineer

Analog Devices - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Staff Robotic Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining robotic software frameworks that interface with physical robotic hardware and perception systems. This role involves integrating AI models for robot control and creating high-fidelity simulation environments for testing and validation. The engineer will collaborate with AI researchers to implement cutting-edge algorithms and optimize software for performance in both simulation and real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robotic software frameworks that interface with physical robotic hardware and perception systems.
• Integrate and calibrate perception systems (e.g., cameras, LiDAR, tactile sensors) with robotic platforms to enable enhanced task-awareness.
• Develop abstraction layer to support plug-and-play integration of AI algorithms for robotic manipulation, motion planning, and control.
• Create and manage high-fidelity simulation environments using tools like Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or MuJoCo for testing and validation purposes.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to translate cutting-edge algorithms into robust software implementations.
• Optimize software for performance and scalability in both simulation and real-world applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to robotic software, hardware integration, and system performance.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and the establishment of best practices within the team.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotics software and AI to continuously enhance the team's capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 5+ years of full-time industry experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Expertise with robotic middleware platforms, especially ROS/ROS2.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in developing and working with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim).
• Solid understanding of AI algorithms and their application in robotics.
• Experience with software development best practices, including version control systems like Git, testing, and continuous integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems is a plus.