Robotics Software Engineer (Python)
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Robotics Software Engineer (Python) – R&D Automation📍 Ankeny, IA (100% Onsite)💲 $70.00–$80.00/hr (W2 ONLY)🗓 12-Month Contract (Extension / Conversion Possible)🚫 No C2C | No Sponsorship (Now or Future)🤖 Program Robots. Build Real Systems. Not Just Code. We’re hiring a Robotics Software Engineer (Python) to develop software that directly interacts with automated machinery and robotic systems in a fast-paced R&D environment. This is NOT a data science, AI modeling, or workflow automation role. Your code will control, integrate with, and support real-world machines. If you enjoy working with hardware, robotics, and automation systems, this role is built for you.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop Python applications that interface with robotic and automated systems
- Build web-based tools (Python + React) to monitor and control machinery
- Design and develop databases and JSON APIs for system communication
- Debug and troubleshoot software + hardware interactions
- Analyze test results and improve system performance
- Support implementation, enhancement, and ongoing operation of automation software
- Partner with engineering teams on product design and system specifications✅ Required Qualifications 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong Python programming experience (2+ years required)
- Proven ability to write clean, production-quality code (critical)
- Experience with:
- SQL and relational database designJSON API development
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to work onsite in Ankeny, IA⚙️ Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with robotics, automation, or machine control systems
- Exposure to React or VueExperience with Socket I/O or real-time systemsCI/CD pipeline experience
- Agile development experience
- Git source control🎯 What Sets This Role ApartDirect interaction with robotics and automated machinery
- Work in a hands-on R&D environment, not a pure software shop
- High autonomy and ability to influence system design
- Opportunity for long-term extension or full-time conversion📌 ImportantW2 ONLY – No C2CNo sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be comfortable working onsite daily in Ankeny, IA