95 robotics software engineer jobs at 30 companies in Salinas, CA

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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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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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Robotics Software Engineer
Campbell, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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Robotics Software Engineer II
Pittsburgh or Salem or San Jose or Fremont
$114k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics: Develops bipedal humanoid robots for industrial warehouse automation.
2+ YOE2+ years relevant experience; B.S. or M.S. in Robotics/Computer Science or related; proficient in Python and Linux; hands-on hardware experience with mobile manipulation and behavior development; test, validation, and deployment experience.
Python, Linux, MoveIt, CI/CD, AR/VR
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Senior Robotics Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
$90k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy ServicesNational Stock Exchange of India: TCS: Global provider of IT services, consulting, and business solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years experience debugging robotic hardware and software, assembling robotic components, QA/testing, ROS experience, Python scripting preferred; Masters/PhD preferred.
ROS, Python
3w
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Robotics Software Engineer Vision-Language-Action Models
Trondheim or San Jose
OnsiteFull Time
Trener Robotics
Trener Robotics: Developing AI software for industrial robotic systems.
Master's/PhD or equivalent experience in robotics/CS/ML; professional Python and C++; deep expertise with PyTorch/JAX/TensorFlow; hands-on experience with physical robots, vision/force-torque/tactile sensors, and simulators; English fluency.
Python, C++, PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Drake, ROS 2, Adams, Universal Robots, ABB, Fanuc, KUKA
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Senior Software Engineer, Humanoid Robotics
Santa Clara or Asia or Europe
$152k-$288k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
5+ YOE5+ years software development for robotics; BS/MS or equivalent experience in CS/robotics/comp engineering; proficient Python and C/C++; experience with ML/RL, robot simulation, sim-to-real, and GPU/CUDA.
Python, C/C++, CUDA, ROS 2, Isaac SIM, Isaac Lab, NVIDIA Isaac, NVIDIA GPU
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Senior Robotics Integration Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
$175k-$210k/yr HybridFull Time
Kerrigan Robotics
Kerrigan Robotics: AI-powered orchestration platform for factory automation systems.
10+ YOE10+ years software engineering experience; hardware interfacing with PLCs or robots; strong C, C++, Go on Linux; TCP/IP, socket programming, and industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT).
Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, C, C++, Go, Linux, TCP/IP, socket programming
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Staff Software Engineer, Robotics
Campbell, California, United States
$207k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Imperative Care
Imperative Care: Develops medical devices for stroke and vascular disease treatment.
6+ YOE8+ years experience with BS (or 6+ with MS) in CS/CE or equivalent; 5+ years controls/robotics; proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with real-time, safety-critical systems, ROS, QNX, Linux; strong OOP and multi-threading skills.
C++, Python, ROS, QNX, Linux
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Software Engineer Intern - Robotics
Santa Clara, California, United States
$19-$65/hr OnsiteInternship
PlusAI
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship position requiring robotics experience, embedded systems, Linux, ROS, C++, Simulink; strong communication and collaboration skills.
ROS, Linux, C++, Simulink
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Staff/Principal Software Engineer – Medical Imaging & Robotics
Campbell, California, United States
$170k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Akura Medical
Akura Medical: Developing catheter-based mechanical thrombectomy platforms for VTE treatment.
5+ YOE5+ years in software engineering; MS/PhD in CS/EE/Robotics; C++, ROS/ROS 2; real-time systems; medical device software; Linux; AI/robotics experience.
C++, ROS, ROS 2, Linux, SQA, Debugging tools
3mo
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Robotics Algorithm Engineer-Motion Planning
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Flexiv
Flexiv: Develops adaptive, AI-powered robots for complex industrial automation.
3+ YOEMS/PhD or equivalent,3+ years robotic systems software experience,proficiency in C++ and/or Python,experience deploying motion planning on real robots,strong kinematics,dynamics,and contact-aware planning knowledge.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, PyTorch, CUDA
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Systems Quality Robotics Automation Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Design and develop automated robotic and mechatronic testing systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components to improve product quality.
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Mechanical Engineer III, Robotics
Austin or Santa Clara
$108k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree, 6+ years mechanical/robotics engineering experience, robotics and automation systems engineering, hardware/software testing, troubleshooting, and supplier/project management experience.
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Staff Software Engineer - Qualcomm Advanced Robotics Team
Santa Clara, California, United States
$152k-$228k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
2+ YOEBachelor's+4yrs / Master's+3yrs / PhD+2yrs in CS/EE/Robotics or related; 2+ years programming (C, C++, Java, Python); experience with ROS 2, DDS, Linux/Ubuntu, real‑time systems; mentoring and platform architecture experience preferred.
C, C++, Java, Python, ROS 2, DDS, Ubuntu, Linux, MCU/RTOS, CI/CD
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Mechanical Engineer III, Robotics
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
6+ YOEBachelor’s degree; 6-7 years robotics/automation experience; hardware/software testing; system integration; project and supplier management.
Robotics, Automation, Systems Engineering
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Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
$180k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Global healthcare providing pharmaceuticals and medical technologies.
2+ YOEMaster's in mechanical/mechatronics/robotics or related field accepted plus 2 years' related experience; experience developing real-time, safety-critical control software in C++ and scripting in Python; cross-functional collaboration and algorithm design experience.
C++, Python
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Senior Research Engineer, Robotics Systems
Santa Clara or California or United States
$184k-$357k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOE8+ years robotics hardware/software full-stack; Bachelor's in CS/Robotics/Engineering; Python, Rust, C++; ROS, Gazebo/MuJoCo; on-site at NVIDIA HQ; teleoperation and control stack experience.
Python, Rust, C++, ROS, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac
1w
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Software Engineer – Map Fusion & Planning
San Jose or Mountain View
$141k-$282k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DiDi Autonomous Driving
DiDi Autonomous Driving: Develops Level 4 autonomous driving technology for shared mobility.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering experience in autonomous driving/robotics; expert C++ and Python; knowledge of motion planning, mapping, system design, and middleware.
C++, Python, ROS2, DDS, ONNX, TensorRT, OSQP, Ipopt, Ceres Solver, Lanelet2, OpenDRIVE, MapTR, VectorNet
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Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, PKI
Santa Clara, California, United States
$158k-$226k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Netskope
NetskopeNASDAQ: NTSK: Cloud-native cybersecurity and data protection platform for enterprises.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering with 5+ years SDET experience, expert Python, PyTest/Robot/Selenium/Playwright, PKI expertise (X.509, CA, CSR, CRL/OCSP, TLS/mTLS), experience testing distributed cloud systems, Bachelor's degree required.
Python, PyTest, Robot, Selenium, Playwright, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Drone, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Linux, Istio, Linkerd, Venafi, HashiCorp Vault, HSMs
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Software Engineer, Sensor Fusion
San Jose or Bellevue
$180k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivet Industries
Rivet Industries: Building integrated task systems for frontline industrial and defense operators.
3+ YOEMS + 3 years (or PhD + 1 year) experience building real-time sensor fusion/AR/robotics systems; proficiency with C++/C#/Java/Kotlin/Python; experience on Android and embedded Linux; strong state estimation and low-latency optimization skills.
C++, C#, Java, Kotlin, Python, Android, Linux, OpenXR, ARCore, Unity, Unreal Engine, StereoKit