Software Engineer III

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Develop and optimize motion planning algorithms for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software and hardware.
• Test and iterate on solutions to ensure smooth and reliable performance.
• Design and implement real-time control systems that ensure smooth robot movement and response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate motion planning algorithms with hardware and software systems.
• Lead the refinement of robotic path planning algorithms to adapt to evolving customer needs and varying operational conditions.
• Test and iterate on solutions to improve reliability, reduce failure rates, and enhance the overall performance of the robot's navigation capabilities.
• Conduct performance tuning and simulations to ensure efficient resource usage and minimize latency in robotic operations.
• Contribute to the architecture of scalable software systems that support multiple robot deployments across diverse environments.

Who You Are:

• A software engineer with 3-7 years of experience working in robotics environments, whether in academia, industry, or research settings.
• Holder of a bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field; a master's degree or higher is strongly preferred.
• An expert in Python, with extensive hands-on experience developing and optimizing robotics software.
• Proficient in additional programming languages such as Rust, C++, or Julia, and capable of adapting to new tools and frameworks as needed.
• Experienced in motion/path planning, with a strong understanding of robotic kinematics, control systems, and navigation algorithms.
• Mathematically inclined, with a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and mathematical optimization.
• Familiar with test-driven development (TDD) and comfortable applying TDD practices to ensure reliability and maintainability in product development.
• Detail-oriented with a systems-level mindset, able to integrate motion planning software into larger robotic architectures.
• Collaborative and communicative, able to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive product innovation and troubleshooting.
• Willing to work in-office from our Cambridge, MA location at least three days per week, fostering a strong team dynamic and hands-on testing with our robotics systems.
• Adaptable and eager to learn, staying up to date with the latest advancements in robotics, AI, and motion planning.
• You are willing and able to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least three days per week.