{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fdffd3b49634c2b3396c33d9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fdffd3b49634c2b3396c33d9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fdffd3b49634c2b3396c33d9","title":"Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer (Robotics / Autonomy / C++)","description":"Job Overview\nAt Advanced Robotics Group, we develop fully autonomous robotic systems that operate in complex industrial environments where GPS doesn't exist, communications are unreliable, conditions constantly change, and failure is not an option.\nOur engineers work at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, computer vision, software engineering, and large-scale data systems. Every day involves solving problems that don't come with predefined answers—developing systems that must perceive their surroundings, make intelligent decisions, navigate independently, and perform reliably in the real world.\nThis is not a role focused on maintaining legacy software or implementing textbook solutions. We are building technology that has never existed before, which means tackling difficult technical challenges, questioning assumptions, experimenting, and transforming complex concepts into robust autonomous systems.\nAs an Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer, you will design and develop the software that enables our robotic platforms to perceive, reason, and operate autonomously. You'll contribute to localization, mapping, navigation, perception, system integration, and autonomy architecture while working alongside a small team of highly capable engineers to solve some of the most demanding problems in industrial robotics.\nThe ideal candidate is a strong software engineer, systems thinker, and relentless problem solver who enjoys difficult challenges, thrives in ambiguity, and takes satisfaction in seeing their ideas deployed in real-world autonomous systems.\nIf you're the type of engineer who enjoys building things that others say can't be done, we'd like to talk.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and implement autonomous capabilities for high-performance robotic platforms.\nDevelop algorithms for localization, mapping, SLAM, state estimation, motion planning, and navigation.\nBuild perception and multi-sensor fusion solutions that enable robust environmental understanding.\nIntegrate sensing, planning, and control systems into cohesive autonomy frameworks.\nDesign and execute simulation and real-world testing to validate reliability and performance.\nDevelop production-quality software from prototype through deployment.\nExtend and integrate open-source robotics frameworks with proprietary technologies.\nCollaborate closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and field engineering teams to deliver fully integrated systems.\nSolve technically challenging problems that directly impact safety, operational efficiency, and real-world deployments.\nQualifications\nBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.\nProven experience designing and developing robotics software and delivering complex technical projects.\nStrong software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, testing, debugging, and code quality.\nExperience with localization, mapping, SLAM and state estimation techniques.\nExperience with path planning, motion planning, perception and navigation algorithms.\nExperience designing and integrating complex systems.\nExperience with ROS, ROS 2 or similar robotics middleware.\nAdvanced proficiency in modern C++ and performance optimization techniques.\nStrong problem-solving skills and system-level thinking.\nAbility to work independently on open-ended engineering challenges.\nDemonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.\nHigh level of professional integrity and confidentiality.\nPreferred Backgrounds\n5+ years of robotics software development experience.\nExperience deploying robotics systems in real-world environments.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.\nExperience with embedded systems or real-time software development.\nExperience with robotics simulation environments.\nHands-on experience with robotic platforms and field testing.\nExperience with computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications in robotics.\nFamiliarity with Linux development environments, distributed software architectures and modern software development workflows.\nWork Environment\nThis 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.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation based on experience.\nStock option participation.\nCompany-paid medical, vision, and disability coverage.\nPaid holidays and PTO.\nDaily team lunches and a stocked kitchen.\nModern 14,000 square-foot R&D facility in Houston.\nOpportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics systems with real-world impact.\nSmall, highly technical team environment where individual contributions matter.\nEstablished, well-funded organization with more than a decade of robotics and analytics innovation.\nWho Will Succeed Here\nEnjoys solving difficult technical problems with no obvious answer.\nThrives in small teams where ownership and accountability are expected.\nPrefers building real systems that operate outside of laboratory conditions.\nComfortable balancing research, experimentation, and production-quality engineering.\nCommunicates effectively and collaborates across disciplines.\nTakes initiative and continuously pursues technical growth.\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nHow many years of professional software development experience do you have using modern C++?\nCan you reliably commute to Kirby / 610 area?\nWork Location: In person","company":"Advanced Robotics Group","rawCompany":"advanced robotics group","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-21T00:09:49.815Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer (Robotics / Autonomy / C++)","description":"Job Overview\nAt Advanced Robotics Group, we develop fully autonomous robotic systems that operate in complex industrial environments where GPS doesn't exist, communications are unreliable, conditions constantly change, and failure is not an option.\nOur engineers work at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, computer vision, software engineering, and large-scale data systems. 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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. 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