436 robotics software engineer jobs at 168 companies in California

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Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Medra
Medra: Builds autonomous robots and AI for scientific research.
4+ YOE4+ years building robotics algorithms, proficiency in Python, experience with robot arm manipulators, motion planning, kinematics/dynamics/control, and production software engineering practices.
Python, PyBullet, MuJoCo, ZMQ, Redis, gRPC
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Robotics Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$158k-$228k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
Expert C++ and robotics algorithms, MS or PhD in CS/Mechanical Engineering, strong software architecture and testing skills, excellent communication and technical ownership.
C++, Linux, Qt/QML, OpenGL
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Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$255k-$325k/yr HybridFull Time
OpenAI
OpenAI: Develops artificial intelligence models and generative AI software services.
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering experience in robotics or hardware-integrated environments; strong proficiency in Rust or C++; experience integrating industrial automation and delivering production-quality systems; collaborative skills.
Rust, C++
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Berkeley, California, United States
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics: AI-powered robotic systems for e-commerce warehouse automation.
2+ YOEExperience developing, testing, and deploying robotics software; proficiency with Python, Linux, Docker; experience in C++ or Rust; strong software engineering practices; BS+4yrs or MS/PhD+2yrs in related field.
Python, Linux, Docker, C++, Rust, git, CI/CD
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SJ Robotics Software Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$105k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kawasaki Robotics
Kawasaki RoboticsTokyo Stock Exchange: 7012: Manufactures industrial robots and provides integrated robotic automation solutions.
2+ YOEUS work authorization required (no visa sponsorship). Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (robotics/controls) preferred, 2+ years robotics software experience in automation/semiconductor, proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python/C#, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
C, C++, Java, Python, C#
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Sr. Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$185k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Aurelius Systems
Aurelius Systems: Building autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy laser weapon systems.
5+ YOE5+ years robotics software experience, production code on hardware, ROS2, CI/CD for robotics/HIL, strong ownership of QA and test automation; BS/MS/PhD in CS/Robotics/EE preferred.
ROS2, CI/CD, Archimedes
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Robotics Software Engineer
Campbell, California, United States
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Summer Robotics
Summer Robotics: Developing microsecond-precise 3D robotic vision platforms.
5+ YOEMS or higher in related field, 5+ years developing software for robotic systems; strong C++ and Python, 3D transforms and calibration knowledge, sensor/actuator integration, Linux/Git/CMake/CI-CD experience.
C++, STL, Python, Linux, Git, CMake, CI/CD, ROS, ROS2, MoveIt, OMPL, gRPC, Protobuf, Docker, Jetson, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Localization
Hawthorne, California, United States
$145k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
5+ YOE5+ years in Python/C++, experience with non-GPS localization, robotics software for real robots, strong engineering skills, excellent communication, desire to enable multi-planet humanity.
Python, C/C++, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, LIDAR, IMU, Cameras, Star Tracker, Sun Sensors, Terrain Matching, Odometry, VSLAM, ROS, Robotics Simulation
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Robotics Software Engineer, Behaviors
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$191k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
2+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Robotics, CS, Software Engineering, Math, or Physics; 2+ years C++/Rust; behavior trees/state machines; autonomy peripherals integration; systems-level thinking; travel up to 25%; US security clearance eligibility.
C++, Rust, Python, BehaviorTree.CPP, py_trees, ROS
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Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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Hikinex
Hikinex: Provider of outsourced sales and administrative business solutions.
Bachelor's in CS/Robotics/EE/ME, strong Python and Git skills, knowledge of kinematics/dynamics/control/state estimation, EMR not mentioned, US work authorization required; ROS and motion planning experience preferred.
Python, Git, ROS
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Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Robot Behaviors
Fremont or Pittsburgh or Salem
$190k-$296k/yr HybridFull Time
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics: Develops bipedal humanoid robots for industrial warehouse automation.
8+ YOELead design and development of humanoid robot behaviors; tech lead for autonomous systems; expert in Python/C++ and robotics software.
Python, C++, Behavior Trees, State Machines, Task Planners, Hierarchical Planning
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Software Engineer, Robotics
Austin or New York City or San Francisco or Seattle
$269k-$317k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Fluidstack
Fluidstack: Provides high-performance cloud GPU infrastructure for AI development.
Experience shipping production robotics/autonomy software, ROS or equivalent middleware experience, engineering for remote failure, integrating robot systems with enterprise software, and debugging hardware-software boundaries.
ROS, C++, Python, Go, Gazebo, Isaac
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$146k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBS required (MS preferred) in robotics/CS/control; 5+ years building kinematics and calibration for 6+ DoF robots; proficiency in C++, Linux, Python, ROS; experience with metrology hardware (Leica, OptiTrack).
C++, Linux, Python, ROS, Leica, OptiTrack
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer
San Leandro or California
$175k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Charge Robotics
Charge Robotics: Building robots that automate utility-scale solar farm construction.
Experienced Python and C++ developer for real-time/embedded/robotics software; expertise in perception, motion planning, controls, CI and version control; able to work onsite in SF Bay Area (4-5 days/week) and travel ~10%.
Python, C++
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Robotics Software Engineer - II/III
Menlo Park, California, United States
$91k-$172k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SRI International
SRI International: Independent nonprofit research institute conducting scientific and technology R&D.
2+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain security clearance; BS/MS/PhD in CS/CE/Robotics or related; C++ and Python experience, ROS 2, interfacing with robotic hardware, sensor integration, Linux/Windows system software; 2+ years minimum.
C++, Python, ROS 2, OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Unreal Engine, Isaac Sim, Omniverse, Gazebo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, OpenXR, Docker
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Robotics Software - Perception ML Engineer
Belmont, California, United States
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Gritt Robotics
Gritt Robotics: Developing autonomous robots to automate outdoor construction tasks.
4+ YOEMS/PhD in robotics/CS/EE; 4+ years in perception ML for robotics; experience with detection/segmentation/pose; Python, PyTorch; synthetic data pipelines and robotics simulators; US work eligibility.
Python, PyTorch
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simulation & Evaluation
Irvine, California, United States
$155k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
3+ YOE3+ years developing robotics simulation tools or related robotics software; strong C++ and/or Python skills; experience with Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, or custom simulators; familiarity with ROS2, URDF/SDF, and debugging simulator-to-robot gaps.
C++, Python, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, ROS2, URDF, SDF, Omniverse, USD, PhysX, Docker, CMake, Bazel, GitHub Actions
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Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Safety-Critical Software
Brisbane, California, United States
$220k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mytra
Mytra: Develops autonomous robotics for warehouse material flow automation.
Design and deliver safety-critical, real-time embedded software for robots; participate in HARA/DFMEA; mentor developers; work with sensors, communications, and safety toolchains.
C++, Python, MISRA, Polyspace, Coverity, LDRA, Klocwork, Wi-Fi, UWB, BLE, RTOS
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Robotics Software Engineer at BudBreak Innovations
San Francisco or Napa
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Phenix Space
Phenix Space: Builds robotic systems for on-orbit satellite assembly and upgrades.
Strong Python and C++ skills on Linux, math foundation (linear algebra/probability/optimization), familiarity with microcontrollers/embedded Linux, robotic perception/control, and hardware-software debugging.
Python, C++, Linux, GNSS, LiDAR, IMU, USB, GPIO, serial, microcontrollers, embedded Linux
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Robotics Systems Software Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$141k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Divergent
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Robotics +5 years experience, proficient in C++ and Python, experience with MoveIt and ROS, knowledge of data structures, algorithms, industrial robotics, optimization, CI/CD and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
C++, Python, MoveIt, ROS, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenCV, PCL, C#, TypeScript, CI/CD