Freelance Robotics Software Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Education & Experience Required: Years of experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience Do you accept internships as job experience: No Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Senior C++ Software Engineer, Senior Systems Software Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Senior C++ Software Engineer What Success Looks Like Core autonomy software components are architecturally sound, scalable, and reused across programs Algorithms move smoothly from simulation to reliable real-world deployment Technical decisions reduce integration risk and long-term maintenance cost Junior engineers grow in capability through mentorship and strong technical leadership Field issues are anticipated, diagnosed quickly, and resolved with durable solutions Experience working with distributed systems, middleware, or robotics frameworks Experience working in cross-functional, multi-team engineering environments Experience with autonomy or robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2 or similar systems) Hands-on experience with perception systems (LiDAR, camera, radar, sensor fusion) Familiarity with motion planning, control algorithms, state estimation, or mapping Experience with simulation, HIL, SIL, or synthetic data pipelines Exposure to embedded systems, real-time operating constraints, or edge/GPU computing Experience developing software for off-highway, automotive, construction, mining, or industrial autonomy Knowledge of safety-oriented development practices, reliability engineering, or functional safety concepts Top 3 Skills Strong expertise in C++ (required); proficiency in Python Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale, production software systems Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization Soft Skills (Required) Strong code review, design documentation, and technical communication skills Working within a large team that is spread out across the globe Typical task breakdown: Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and ownership of major autonomy software components across perception, localization, planning, control, or platform layers Define and influence software architecture for scalable, reliable, and maintainable autonomy systems Translate algorithmic concepts and research prototypes into production-grade, real-time software Serve as a technical leader within the team, setting coding standards, best practices, and design patterns Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching Collaborate closely with robotics, controls, AI/ML, simulation, systems, and safety teams to deliver end-to-end autonomy capabilities Drive integration of autonomy software with sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, Ethernet) Lead debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, HIL, or field deployments Ensure software quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and documentation Contribute to technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and long-term platform strategy Interaction with team: Daily stand ups, planning meetings, generally handled virtually based on spread out nature of the team Team Structure Agile Software team TPM, Architect and multiple developers Work environment: Senior technical role with significant influence on autonomy software direction Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, and systems Mix of architecture, hands-on development, integration, and field-facing problem solving Opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems deployed at scale Best regards, Pruthvi US IT Recruiter 629-205-2055 *835 pruthvi@cozentech.com www.linkedin.com/in/pruthvi-k-b54735272/ A: 2615 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 1560, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37129, USA www.cozentechcom