Robotics Software Engineer Motion Planning & Automation

Brahma Consulting GroupSan Francisco, CA, United States

19 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer Motion Planning & Automation

Location : San?Francisco,?CA | Base pay range : $150,000 $170,000 per year.

Join a pioneering team at the intersection of AI, robotics, and biology , developing technology that accelerates life science research. Our mission is to build intelligent robotic systems that empower scientists to scale experiments, automate complex lab workflows, and unlock faster breakthroughs in drug discovery and biological modeling.

Responsibilities

Develop robotic solutions to manipulate and operate biology tools and consumables intended for human use
Design and implement motion planning algorithms for safe robot operation in complex, dynamic environments
Apply computer vision to enable robots to work with laboratory consumables and equipment
Integrate, test, and debug robotics software in simulation and on real hardware
Collaborate with scientists in customer labs, gather requirements, brainstorm solutions, manage projects, and support deployments
Focus on robustness, simplicity, and scalability in software and system design
Actively identify opportunities for simplification and process improvement

Requirements

4+ years designing and developing algorithms for robotics systems (motion / path planning, trajectory optimization, kinematics, dynamics, and control)

Hands?on experience with robotic arm manipulators or surgical robots

Proficiency in Python for software development

Experience with production software engineering tools and best practices

Demonstrated hackers mindset : quick problem?solving and delivery of workable solutions

Flexibility across responsibilities and scopes (wear many hats)

BS / MS / Ph.D. in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Mechanical / Electrical / Aeronautical Engineering)

Previous experience shipping software for physical robots / hardware products is preferred

Bonus Skills

Experience with robotics simulation platforms (PyBullet, MuJoCo)

Background in robotics within laboratory or manufacturing environments

Familiarity with mechanical design tools (e.g., Solidworks)

Understanding of communication protocols (ZMQ, Redis, gRPC)

Hands?on contributions to hardware product software development

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Science

Industries

Robotics Engineering and Medical Practices

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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