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Promise Robotics

Software Developer

Calgary, AB

Our robotic systems, built and operated inside AI-powered factories, give the industry the ... We're looking for an Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge ...

Promise Robotics

Software Developer

Edmonton, AB

Our robotic systems, built and operated inside AI-powered factories, give the industry the ... We're looking for an Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge ...

Peoples Group

Senior RPA Engineer

Calgary, AB

The Robotic Process Automation team operates as a transversal Center of Excellence (CoE) serving ... You are a senior software engineer who happens to specialize in automation, not a developer who ...

Promise Robotics

Want to work with us?

Edmonton, AB

Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding - a rapidly growing, venture-backed ... Software Engineering * Hardware Engineering * Production * Finance * People Operations * Marketing

Promise Robotics

Want to work with us?

Calgary, AB

Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding - a rapidly growing, venture-backed ... Software Engineering * Hardware Engineering * Production * Finance * People Operations * Marketing

MalaceHR

Sr Automation Engineer

Parkland County, AB

CA$120K/yr

... software; controls design and systems integration experience. * Field service engineering and technical training experience, including conveyors, sortation, ASRS, and industrial robotics. * Proven ...

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What is the difference between Robotics Software Developer vs Mechatronics Engineer?

AspectRobotics Software DeveloperMechatronics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field; programming certificationsBachelor's in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, labs, robotics companiesDesign, integrate mechanical and electronic systems, manufacturing settings
Industry UsageRobotics firms, automation companies, research labsManufacturing, automation, product design
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

Robotics Software Developers focus on programming and developing software for robotic systems, while Mechatronics Engineers work on designing and integrating mechanical, electronic, and software components. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

What are some common challenges faced by robotics software developers in integrating hardware and software components?

Robotics Software Developers often encounter challenges related to ensuring seamless communication between software algorithms and diverse hardware components like sensors, actuators, and controllers. Differences in hardware specifications, real-time constraints, and debugging low-level hardware interactions can add complexity to development. Collaborating closely with hardware engineers is essential to address issues quickly and optimize system performance. Staying up to date with new frameworks and tools, such as ROS (Robot Operating System), also helps streamline integration and testing.

What does a robotics software developer do?

A Robotics Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains the software that controls robotic systems. They write code that enables robots to sense their environment, make decisions, and perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously. These developers often work with embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to improve robot performance. Their work is essential for applications ranging from manufacturing automation to healthcare and service robots.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a robotics software developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Robotics Software Developer, you need strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or ROS, along with a background in computer science, engineering, or robotics. Familiarity with robotics simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo), version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience with sensor integration and real-time operating systems are typically required. Problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills to excel in multidisciplinary environments. These abilities ensure reliable development, integration, and deployment of robotic systems that meet both technical and user requirements.
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Robotics Software Developer

Promise Robotics

Calgary, AB

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding - a rapidly growing, venture-backed company bringing together AI, robotics, and manufacturing to help the homebuilding industry meet the growing demand for housing. Our robotic systems, built and operated inside  AI-powered factories, give the industry the production capacity, consistency, and speed to build more high-quality homes than traditional methods allow. Our team spans AI researchers and roboticists to factory operators, technicians, and production teams - all building the future of homebuilding together. 

We're building physical AI for housing - and unlike most of the field, our robots are already in production, fabricating real structures and generating real operational data every day across multiple factories. 

We're looking for a Robotics Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This is an early-career role for someone with strong fundamentals and hands-on robotics project experience who wants to develop it in production.

Why join us?

  • Purpose-Driven Work:Contribute to projects with significant social, economic, and environmental impact. 

  • Growth Opportunities:Be part of a growth-stage startup with substantial upside and leadership potential. 

  • Cutting-Edge Technology:Work on state-of-the-art robotics solutions at the intersection of construction and automation. 

  • Collaborative Culture:Join a diverse, high-performing team committed to continuous learning and innovation. 

What you'll do:

  • Build and maintain simulation scenes - set up and extend simulation environments and test scenarios that mirror our production cells. 

  • Implement motion routines - develop and tune motion-planning and collision-checking behaviors in ROS 2 / MoveIt2 under the guidance of senior engineers. 

  • Develop perception components - implement object detection, pose estimation, and point-cloud processing tasks for material handling and inspection. 

  • Write clean, tested code - produce well-documented C++ and Python, backed by unit and integration tests.  

  • Debug integration issues - help troubleshoot software-hardware issues alongside the robotics and hardware teams.  

  • Participate in the team's practices - contribute to code reviews, agile ceremonies, and CI pipelines.

 
What you'll need to succeed:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields (Masters/Ph.D. preferred). 

  • Solid programming ability in C++ and/or Python.  

  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic control concepts. 

  • Ability to solve complex problems involving multi-disciplinary engineering concepts. 

  • Hands-on experience with ROS or ROS 2 - through projects, internships, co-ops, or coursework.  

  • Familiarity with at least one robotics simulator (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, PyBullet, or similar).  

  • Exposure to computer vision or perception concepts.  

  • Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup.  

  • Willingness to work onsite at our R&D labs and production facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. 

Preferred Skills: 

  • An internship, co-op, competition team (e.g., robotics/autonomy), or a portfolio of robotics projects. 

  • Experience with MoveIt2 or another motion-planning framework.  

  • Familiarity with Isaac Sim / Omniverse or similar simulation tools.  

  • Coursework, research, or side projects involving VLA models, LLMs, or machine learning for robotics.  

  • Any exposure to industrial robots (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) or sensor systems (cameras, depth sensors, force sensors, LiDAR).  

  • DevOps basics - Docker, Git, CI/CD.  

Benefits:
Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.
Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.
Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.
Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.
Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!
Relocation assistance package (if required)
 
 
Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.
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