Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
We're looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to build the runtime systems, middleware, and developer infrastructure that power our robotic platforms--from low-level execution to operator-facing ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
We're looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to build the runtime systems, middleware, and developer infrastructure that power our robotic platforms--from low-level execution to operator-facing ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180 - $250/hr
Robotics Software Engineer Location: San Francisco Bay Area Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Engineering About the Opportunity An early-stage robotics company is ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180 - $250/hr
Robotics Software Engineer Location: San Francisco Bay Area Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Engineering About the Opportunity An early-stage robotics company is ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Robotics Software Engineer Job Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: Contract * Develop and maintain robotic software frameworks that interface with physical robotic hardware and perception systems.
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San Jose, CA · On-site
Robotics Software Engineer Job Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: Contract * Develop and maintain robotic software frameworks that interface with physical robotic hardware and perception systems.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$105 - $125/hr
SJ Robotics Software Engineer Full Time San Jose, CA, US Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$105 - $125/hr
SJ Robotics Software Engineer Full Time San Jose, CA, US Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
San Francisco, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026 We're hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to develop the real-time systems that power our robots in US warehouses. You'll build the core robot ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
San Francisco, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026 We're hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to develop the real-time systems that power our robots in US warehouses. You'll build the core robot ...
Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. * Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. * Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $195K/yr
We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that powers robot behavior in the real world. In this role, you will develop, integrate, and improve production-grade robotics ...
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $195K/yr
We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that powers robot behavior in the real world. In this role, you will develop, integrate, and improve production-grade robotics ...
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $195K/yr
We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that powers robot behavior in the real world. In this role, you will develop, integrate, and improve production-grade robotics ...
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $195K/yr
We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that powers robot behavior in the real world. In this role, you will develop, integrate, and improve production-grade robotics ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering * Passion for robotics or mechatronic systems * Experience developing software with Python, C/C++ or similar * Self-starter and able to manage multiple projects
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering * Passion for robotics or mechatronic systems * Experience developing software with Python, C/C++ or similar * Self-starter and able to manage multiple projects
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
Location Palo Alto Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site Department Software Engineering We look for Robotics Software Engineers with a proven record of building high-performance middleware ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
Location Palo Alto Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site Department Software Engineering We look for Robotics Software Engineers with a proven record of building high-performance middleware ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. * Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120 - $180/hr
Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. * Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
Robotics Software - Architecture Location: SF Bay Area (in-person) About the role We're looking for an experienced Robotics Software Engineer to join our team. As an early member, you will play a ...
Robotics Software - Architecture Location: SF Bay Area (in-person) About the role We're looking for an experienced Robotics Software Engineer to join our team. As an early member, you will play a ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$140K - $200K/yr
Robotics Software Engineer Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite) About Noble Machines Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$140K - $200K/yr
Robotics Software Engineer Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite) About Noble Machines Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$140K - $200K/yr
Robotics Software Engineer Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite) About Noble Machines Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$140K - $200K/yr
Robotics Software Engineer Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite) About Noble Machines Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$105 - $125/hr
SJ Robotics Software Engineer Full Time San Jose, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1279 Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$105 - $125/hr
SJ Robotics Software Engineer Full Time San Jose, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1279 Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
San Jose, CA · On-site
$175 - $210/hr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer Bonsai Robotics San Jose, California, United States About this position Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$175 - $210/hr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer Bonsai Robotics San Jose, California, United States About this position Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment ...
Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and controls engineers to deliver integrated robotic solutions. * Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions. What We're Looking For ...
Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and controls engineers to deliver integrated robotic solutions. * Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions. What We're Looking For ...
Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and controls engineers to deliver integrated robotic solutions. * Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions. What We're Looking For ...
Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and controls engineers to deliver integrated robotic solutions. * Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions. What We're Looking For ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$210K - $257K/yr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy Department: Software Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: This position will take a lead role in the design, development, and implementation ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$210K - $257K/yr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy Department: Software Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: This position will take a lead role in the design, development, and implementation ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$210K - $257K/yr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy Department: Software Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: This position will take a lead role in the design, development, and implementation ...
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Redwood City, CA · On-site
$210K - $257K/yr
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy Department: Software Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: This position will take a lead role in the design, development, and implementation ...
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| Aspect | Assistant Robotics Software Engineer | Robotics Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Computer Science or Robotics, some experience | Bachelor's or Master's in related field, more experience |
| Work Environment | Entry-level, team support, research labs | Development, testing, implementation in robotics projects |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Startups, research institutions, tech companies | Established robotics firms, manufacturing, automation |
The Assistant Robotics Software Engineer typically has less experience and focuses on supporting development tasks, while the Robotics Software Engineer handles more complex design and implementation. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are found in related industries, but the level of responsibility and expertise differs.
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Cities near San Jose, CA with the most Assistant Robotics Software Engineer job openings:
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Re-posted 16 hours ago
At Mind Robotics, we’re building generalized physical AI—robotic systems capable of dexterous, adaptive, and reasoning-intensive work in real-world industrial environments. Delivering this in production requires robust, high-performance robotics software that can reliably operate in complex, real-world settings.
We’re looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to build the runtime systems, middleware, and developer infrastructure that power our robotic platforms—from low-level execution to operator-facing tools.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain runtime systems that enable reliable, low-latency operation of robotic platforms
Ensure robustness of robotics systems across real-world deployment scenarios
Implement and optimize robotics middleware for inter-process communication, data serialization, and message passing
Integrate with frameworks like DDS, Zenoh, or build custom solutions as needed
Build systems for task scheduling, resource management, and lifecycle management of robotic applications
Enable scalable and modular execution of complex robotic behaviors
Ensure that robotics systems meet strict latency and reliability requirements
Optimize for resource-constrained and embedded environments
Develop tools to monitor system health, debug failures, and analyze performance
Design and maintain deployment workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker)
Build abstractions, APIs, and tools that enable application engineers to develop robotic behaviors efficiently
Contribute to operator‑facing tools (e.g., UI for monitoring, control, and data annotation workflows)
Focus on developer experience and system ergonomics, ensuring that the platform scales across robots, tasks, and environments
Strong experience building robotics software systems and middleware
Experience designing and building runtime systems, execution frameworks, or middleware layers
Strong understanding of distributed systems and communication patterns in robotics
Experience working with real‑time constraints and performance-critical systems
Strong proficiency in Python programming
Familiarity with robotics middleware frameworks (e.g., DDS, Zenoh, ROS2)
Experience with containerization, CI/CD, and codebase management at scale
Ability to design clean abstractions and APIs for internal users
Experience building tools or interfaces for operators or engineers
Background in building operator tools or robotics UIs
Experience supporting ML-driven robotic systems
