Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Yaskawa Innovation is seeking a talented engineer with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related education to work on building the next generation of industrial‑robotics software.

In this role, you will join a small diverse development team working on a variety of product innovations, including controller software, middleware, user interfaces, and the application of vision and AI/ML to robotics applications.

• Participate in architecting and developing robot controller software and related infrastructure, such as AI/ML application components, APIs, user interfaces, programming language tools, and simulations.
• Spend the majority of the time on software development tasks using technologies including C++/Qt, ROS, Isaac Sim, and proprietary tools.
• Work closely with US, Japanese, and European teams through email, online meetings, and shared development infrastructure.
• Contribute to challenging robot application tasks, potentially involving perception, AI/ML, vision, and real‑time control with the aim of maturing products for field robotics applications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in AI/ML and robotic applications.
• Work in a close‑knit team where good interpersonal skills, open exchange of information, and teamwork are a must.

• Master’s or PhD degree with 5–8 years of experience in software development and engineering involving robotics and AI/ML.
• Advanced mathematics skills: linear algebra, kinematics or dynamics & control systems.
• Experience with C++ development and machine‑learning/reinforcement‑learning frameworks;
  Python for AI/ML/data‑science and ROS experience preferred.
• Experience with robotics AI models and technologies such as VLA, Sim‑to‑Real transfer, grasp analysis, trajectory generation, planning, and SLAM.
• Software engineering and/or Agile methodology experience preferred.
• Experience with 3‑D simulation a plus.

Must be highly creative and logical, with the ability to transform innovative processes and technical concepts into practical, cost‑effective robotic automation solutions. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to make formal presentations and technical papers and work effectively with people at all organizational and functional levels.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in‑person (office/lab) position, not remote. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and where there may be risk of electrical shock.

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