Robotics Software Engineer at Weston Robot

Job Description:

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Overview

We are seeking Robotics Software Engineers to join our team in developing advanced robotic systems for real-world applications. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize software modules that enable robots to perceive, navigate, and interact with their environment. Depending on your expertise, you may focus on one of the following domains: navigation, SLAM, perception, or machine learning.

This position is ideal for engineers with solid robotics experience who are excited about solving challenging problems and contributing to the development of reliable, deployable robotic systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain robotics software components in C++ and/or Python.
• Implement algorithms in one or more specialized areas:
• Perception: computer vision, 3D point cloud processing, object detection and tracking.
• Machine Learning: model training, inference optimization, integration of AI into robotic systems.
• Integrate and test software on physical robots and simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Debug, profile, and optimize software for performance and reliability in field deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware integration, system testing, and deployment.
• Document designs, code, and test results to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional experience in robotics software development.
• Proficiency in C++ (preferred) and/or Python.
• Hands-on experience with ROS2.
• Familiarity with robotic middleware, sensor drivers, and simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Navigation: Motion planning libraries (OMPL, Nav2), multi-agent navigation strategies.
• SLAM: Experience with frameworks like GTSAM, Cartographer, KISS-ICP etc
• Machine Learning: PyTorch/TensorFlow, real-time inference, reinforcement learning.
• Experience deploying software on real robots in the field.

• Resume/CV
• Link(s) to code sample(s), in a publicly accessible repository

Job Info:

• Company: Weston Robot
• Position: Robotics Software Engineer
• Work Location: Otago
• Country: NZ

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