About the role

What will you do at True Talent Solutions Partners?

About the Role

Join the R&D team at a Series A robotics startup building software for AI-driven robots in production environments. This hands-on role connects robotics, machine learning, and infrastructure, with software that directly affects real-world robotic performance.

What You'll Do

Coordinate real-time robot software, motion planning systems, and machine learning pipelines across platforms.
Build and maintain data labeling interfaces, perception systems, and compilers for robot intelligence.
Work across the robotics stack, from firmware and hardware integration to cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate with teammates to design, implement, and ship robotics systems.
Deploy software at customer facilities and help ensure reliable performance in production.

What We're Looking For

One to three years of software engineering experience in robotics, automation, or embedded systems.
Experience building and shipping software for physical robotic systems used in production or by customers.
Strong Python skills and programming fundamentals; experience with TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, systemd, ROS, or C/C++ is valuable.
Hands-on experience integrating hardware and software, with a broad understanding of robotics systems.
End-to-end ownership in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment, and comfort adapting to changing priorities.
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, or a related engineering field.

Compensation

& Benefits

Salary range: $130,000 to $180,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is listed as available; candidates must be eligible for visa transfer and not require new sponsorship.

Location

On-site in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Which skills does this role require?

RoboticsMachine LearningPythonTypeScriptReactDockerKubernetesSystemdROSC++FirmwareHardware IntegrationMotion PlanningPerception SystemsData LabelingSoftware EngineeringAICloud InfrastructureEmbedded SystemsAutomationProduction EnvironmentsR&D

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