What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

One Year. Two Teams. Unlimited Growth. Become a future technical leader at Gecko by starting with the most immersive, intentional program we’ve ever offered.

The Software Development Rotational Program is a highly selective opportunity designed specifically for mission-oriented new graduates who want to have real world impact through engineering. This is more than just a first job, it’s a launchpad for future leaders across engineering disciplines at Gecko Robotics.

Over the course of 12 months, you’ll rotate across two teams within Gecko’s high-impact Software Platform, Forward Deployed Engineering, and/or Hardware Platform organizations. You’ll gain firsthand exposure to our mission-critical systems and customer-facing products, build a broad technical foundation, and integrate deeply into our company’s culture and values.

By the end of your rotations, you’ll transition into a full-time placement on a team where your strengths, interests, and our strategic goals align.

This is a rare, high caliber opportunity. You’ll be part of a small group of passionate engineers building the future of Gecko Robotics. At the end of your rotational period, you’ll use the clarity, experience, and mentorship you’ve gained to have a tangible impact on our company, and the broader world.

Apply now to start your journey with us in July 2026.

What You Will Do

This is a full time role at Gecko Robotics, starting with a 12 month period of rotating between different engineering teams before being matched to a full time team placement and position.

• Duration

  • Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

  • 12-month rotational program, with 2 rotations lasting 6 months each

  • From your first day you will be considered a full time employee at Gecko, and the rotational program concludes on your first anniversary

• Rotations

  • Your first 6 months at Gecko will start with one rotation within our Software Platform Team.

  • Your next rotation will be within our Forward Deployed Engineering team, the Software Platform team, or the Hardware Platform team, depending on business needs and your unique interests!

• Cohort Size

  • You will be part of a cohort of 8 recent graduates, distributed between our NYC and Boston offices

• Final Placement

  • After completing your two rotations, you will rank your preference of team assignments for your long term placement.

  • Your final assignment is guided by business needs, your performance over your first year, and your preference/interests.

  • We will also do a comprehensive check-in 6 months into your long-term placement to assess fit and growth trajectory.

• What You’ll Receive

  • One-on-one mentorship with Geckos across the company

  • Quarterly check in’s surrounding your development

  • Exposure to multiple teams within a rapidly growing startup environment

  • High ownership over projects and the ability to make a significant impact

  • A $2,000 yearly professional development stipend to use at your discretion to further learning

Location and Travel

• Participants will be based in Boston or New York City

• Expect to travel about 25% of the time during your first year to colocate with different teams, work with customers onsite, and be exposed to different areas of our business

Technologies We Use

We use a variety of technologies, but our software teams primarily operate using Python, React, and Typescript with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as our cloud provider. This is a non-exhaustive list and we are tech agnostic in our interview process, so we encourage you to apply regardless of your background.

About You

• Working towards B.S., M.S, or M.S.E. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical