Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer – Bring Robots to Life for the Public

Imagine your code controlling robots that the public can interact with. From driving a Spot robot with a phone to having a robot draw your portrait, your work will make robotics tangible, fun, and memorable.

The External Engagement Programs (EEP) Team turns research demos into interactive, production-ready experiences. We deploy our demos for 10–12 weeks at a time in public spaces, museums, and events, and we need engineers who can deliver software that works flawlessly in the real world.

What You'll Do

• Turn internal prototypes into reliable, public-ready robot demos.
• Build new demos and prototypes that inspire and engage people.
• Ensure software runs without intervention for extended deployments.
• Collaborate with a creative team to design experiences that are both educational and fun.
• Maintain high-quality code through reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Bring

Nice To Have Skills

Why This Role Matters

The current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $128,100 - $237,900, which is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role, geographic location, and other organizational needs. An individual candidate may be considered for this position at a different job level, in which case the appropriate salary range will be provided to the candidate after their qualifications have been established.

Employees who are new to the RAI Institute typically receive an offer that is between the minimum and the midpoint of the posted salary range to allow for growth within the range over time.

Base pay is part of a competitive total compensation package that may include an annual bonus, a long-term cash incentive, monthly cell phone cost reimbursement, commuter cost subsidy, medical benefits, and more.

Any final job offer will be determined based on our established compensation range for the role, the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal parity, and market and business considerations. The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.