Robotics Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Boston, MA

Job Description Overview:

The ASUS Robotics & AI Center is seeking an experienced and talented Staff Robotics Software Engineer to join our global research and development team. This role is critical to leading the design and development of software systems that power the next generation of AI and robotics technologies.

We are looking for a proactive leader with deep expertise in software engineering, a proven ability to design scalable and maintainable systems, and a passion for solving complex challenges. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for innovation, a strong foundation in software architecture, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the software architecture design for large systems with a focus on quick iterations and maintainability.
• Lead efforts to establish a culture of modern software engineering best practices and design patterns.
• Advise domain experts in best practices for software engineering.
• Proactively address problems with a research-thinking mindset and critically think about the pros and cons of different approaches.
• Lead cross-functional teams that take ownership of the full software lifecycle.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented source code adhering to modern software development practices.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in general software engineering principles.
• Familiarity with systems programming as well as concurrent and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in data structures, algorithm development and software architecture design.
• Familiarity with programming language design or compiler design is a plus.
• Exceptionally strong understanding of fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, design patterns, source control management, and test automation.
• Expertise in at least one programming language, including C, C++, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
• Flexibility to attend virtual meetings with the Taiwan-based team at least three nights per week.
• Ability to work confidently in a rapidly changing, fast-paced and results-oriented corporate environment where a high degree of flexibility is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Required Qualifications:

Years of Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of industry work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience working on autonomous systems, robotics platforms, or related intelligent systems.
  

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment: 3 days in office in Boston, MA / 2 days work from home
• Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time
• Travel to Taipei occasionally for team collaboration and project needs.
• Domestic travel approx. 5%. International travel approx. 5%

About the ASUS Robotics & AI Center

The ASUS Robotics and AI Center is a world-class research and development laboratory that was established with the mission of developing ambitious technologies that will define the future. Our multidisciplinary team of the brightest engineers and scientists is dedicated to creating software-focused solutions that will solve some of the most enduring challenges in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.

More About ASUS

ASUS is a multinational company known for the world's best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers and driven to become the most-admired innovative leading technology enterprise. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. Inspired by the In Search of Incredible brand spirit, ASUS won thousands of prestigious awards in 2024 and ranked as one of Forbes' Global 2000 Top Regarded Companies, Thomson Reuters' Top 100 Global Tech Leaders and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies

$160,000 - $240,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in the Boston, Massachusetts office. The final amount will be determined based on qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. Our comprehensive employee benefits include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k).
ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/ breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.