Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Research and Development (Remote in US or Canada)

Company Description

Locus Robotics is a leader in the rapidly growing eCommerce order fulfillment optimization space. Our solution helps warehouse owners attain 2-3X efficiency improvement over cart-picking operations, by empowering pickers to work collaboratively with our robots. All this is accomplished while integrating with the operator’s Warehouse Management System, utilizing and optimizing existing facility infrastructure.

Job Description

Locus Robotics is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer for its Advanced Products Group (APG) to help develop, integrate, and iterate new concepts. APG is a forward-thinking group that evaluates product opportunities with 2–4-year roadmaps using emerging technologies.     

This role is based out of our Wilmington, MA office.  Alternate locations include Kitchener, ON area or remote in the contiguous US or Canada. 

Responsibilities: 

• Integrate robotic hardware and software systems by creating, augmenting, or developing new APIs. 

• Plan and execute proof of concepts and demonstrations for internal and external consumption.  

• Create predictable behaviors for human-robot and robot interactions. 

• Write and execute test procedures for performance evaluation.  

• Document and share knowledge and refine designs based on input from the team. 

• Occasional travel to support pilot deployments and demos may be required.  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience working with C++ or other object-oriented languages. 

• Demonstratable experience with robotics integration, driver development, and bring up with Robot Operating System (ROS).  

• Strong organization and communication skills, ability to work with stakeholders to receive and provide feedback for iterative design.  

• Comfortable in a culture of quick, iterative design and experimentation. 

• Familiar with API development, hardware and software integration.  

• Knowledgeable regarding robotics systems architecture and mobile robotics. 

Additional Information

Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer