Robotics Software Engineer at Pivot Robotics | Standout | StandoutRobotics Software Engineer
About the role
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.
- Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.
- Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.
- Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.
- 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.
- Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.
- Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.
- Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.
- Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.
- Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)
Optional Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.
About Pivot Robotics
Automate Visual QA and Surface Finishing for Manufacturers
Required skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Python
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Other roles at Pivot Robotics
Job details
Salary
$120,000 - $160,000
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Company
NamePivot Robotics
Industryrobotics, defense, manufacturing
Team Size6
Funding
Investors
Y Combinator
NuVentures
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.
