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Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer (Robotics / Autonomy / C++)

Advanced Robotics Group, LLC Houston, TX

Houston, TX

5d ago

Full time Automation Autonomous Vehicles Embedded Software

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Job Description

The Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer designs and develops software that enables autonomous robotic platforms to perceive, reason, and operate with minimal human intervention. Responsibilities span localization, mapping, navigation, perception, system integration, and autonomy architecture. This on-site role is based in Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement autonomous capabilities for high-performance robotic platforms.
Create algorithms for localization, mapping, SLAM, state estimation, motion planning, and navigation.
Build perception and multi-sensor fusion solutions for robust environmental understanding.
Integrate sensing, planning, and control into cohesive autonomy frameworks.
Design and conduct simulation and real-world testing to validate reliability and performance.
Develop production-grade software from prototypes through deployment.
Extend and integrate open-source robotics frameworks with proprietary technologies.
Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and field engineering teams to deliver fully integrated systems.
Address technically challenging problems that directly influence safety, operational efficiency, and field deployments.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
Proven experience designing and building robotics software and delivering complex projects.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, testing, debugging, and code quality.
Experience with localization, mapping, SLAM, and state estimation techniques.
Experience with path planning, motion planning, perception, and navigation algorithms.
Experience designing and integrating complex systems.
Experience with ROS, ROS 2, or similar robotics middleware.
Advanced proficiency in modern C++ and performance optimization techniques.
Strong problem-solving abilities and system-level thinking.
Ability to work independently on open-ended engineering challenges.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
High level of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Technologies

ROS
ROS 2
C++
Linux

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Houston, Texas. The role requires close collaboration with software, electrical, mechanical, and field engineering teams and supports rapid iteration, peer review, hardware integration, and hands-on system testing. The position involves a combination of software development, laboratory testing, and direct interaction with robotic platforms in a professional R&D environment.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Stock option participation
Company-paid medical, vision, and disability coverage
Paid holidays and PTO
Daily team lunches and a stocked kitchen
Modern 14,000 square-foot R&D facility in Houston
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics systems with real-world impact
Small, highly technical team environment where individual contributions matter
Established, well-funded organization with more than a decade of robotics and analytics innovation

Who Will Succeed Here

Enjoys solving difficult technical problems with no obvious answer
Thrives in small teams where ownership and accountability are expected
Prefers building real systems that operate outside of laboratory conditions
Comfortable balancing research, experimentation, and production-quality engineering
Communicates effectively and collaborates across disciplines
Takes initiative and continuously pursues technical growth

Application Question(s)

How many years of professional software development experience do you have using modern C++?
Can you reliably commute to Kirby / 610 area?

Preferred Backgrounds

5+ years of robotics software development experience
Experience deploying robotics systems in real-world environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with embedded systems or real-time software development
Experience with robotics simulation environments
Hands-on experience with robotic platforms and field testing
Experience with computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications in robotics
Familiarity with Linux development environments, distributed software architectures and modern software development workflows

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