Motivo
Senior Software Engineer (Robotics & Intelligence)
Rancho Dominguez, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$53k-$800kDetected 23 days ago
PythonC++AnsibleLinuxMachine LearningCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsRobotics5G/LTEVoIP
About the role
- Technical Profile We are looking for an engineer who is fluent in the nuances of hardware-software integration and thrives in a Linux-heavy environment: Compute: Expert-level knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson/ARM64 architectures and GPU optimization.
Responsibilities
- Build the Intelligence Behind Autonomous Systems at Motivo Are you a high-level individual contributor with a mastery of robotics, embedded systems, and edge AI?
- Design and implement robust software architectures on NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms using ROS 2 and DDS middleware.
- Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for AI detection, including thermal imaging for fire watch and audio SDKs for specialized acoustic signature detection.
- Own the integration of 5G/LTE stacks to ensure low-latency HD video streaming and reliable telemetry in challenging RF environments.
- Implement "security-by-design" following NIST SP 800-53/171 standards, including AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.3, and secure boot protocols.
- Build and maintain the "safety net" for our robots, including A/B boot partitioning, robust OTA update mechanisms, and Ansible-driven deployments.
- You will own the software lifecycle of complex autonomous machines, moving from rapid prototyping to field-ready deployment.
- In this role, you will: Architect Core Systems: Design and implement robust software architectures on NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms using ROS 2 and DDS middleware.
- Drive AI Innovation: Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for AI detection, including thermal imaging for fire watch and audio SDKs for specialized acoustic signature detection.
Requirements
- Edge Expertise: Proven track record of deploying ML models and high-bandwidth sensing applications to edge devices.
- Connectivity: Practical experience with LTE/5G modem integration and RF coexistence.
- Compute: Expert-level knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson/ARM64 architectures and GPU optimization.
- Deep experience with ROS 2, middleware tuning, and sensor fusion.
- Proficiency with GStreamer, RTSP, and WebRTC for complex video pipelines.
- Experience with Ansible for automation and security tools like AIDE, Elastic Agent, or OSSEC.
- 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software, robotics, or autonomous systems.
- Practical experience with LTE/5G modem integration and RF coexistence.
- Robotics: Deep experience with ROS 2, middleware tuning, and sensor fusion.
Nice to have
- Mastery of C++ and Python (Modern C++ standards preferred).
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (MS/PhD in Robotics is a major plus).
- Languages: Mastery of C++ and Python (Modern C++ standards preferred).
Compensation
- $110,000 - $130,000 Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.
Company info
- We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a primary technical architect and lead developer for our intelligence controls for autonomous robotic systems.
- Technical Profile We are looking for an engineer who is fluent in the nuances of hardware-software integration and thrives in a
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