Contoro Robotics

Robotics Engineer, Autonomy

Austin, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago

PythonC++DockerLinuxSupply ChainLogisticsRoboticsMechanical DesignProblem Solving

About the role

We are hiring a robotics software engineer to contribute to the motion planning and autonomous behavior systems on our unloading robot.
You will work with senior engineers to advance specific autonomy modules - including grasp planning, trajectory execution, collision avoidance, and behavior logic.
These systems run in production across a fleet of active robots.

Write and maintain automated tests for motion planning and behavior logic
Collaborate with perception, hardware, and trajectory optimization engineers on cross-system integration
Participate in design reviews and contribute to module-level technical decisions

Proficiency in C++ and Python in production robotics environments
Experience with ROS and motion planning frameworks (e.g., MoveIt)
Working knowledge of kinematics, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance for manipulators
Experience with behavior trees or state machines for robot autonomy
Strong debugging skills and the ability to diagnose issues in production systems
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of professional experience developing software for deployed robotic systems

Experience with industrial manipulators (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, UR, or similar)
Familiarity with grasp planning and manipulation under occlusion
Familiarity with occupancy mapping for collision avoidance
Experience with Docker-based deployment and cloud-based logging/monitoring
Prior work in warehouse automation, surgical robotics, logistics, or pick-and-place applications
Recruitment Agencies: Please do not contact our employees regarding this role.

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