Senior Software Engineer; Robotics & Intelligence

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? Do you thrive on solving the “impossible” problems at the intersection of real-time sensing, 5G connectivity, and hardened cybersecurity?

Motivo is a premier product development firm where ambitious concepts become functional realities. We serve as the elite engineering engine for everything from stealth startups to Fortune 100 R&D labs. 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.

At Motivo, a Senior Software Engineer isn’t just a coder; you are the technical backbone of our most sophisticated robotic initiatives. 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
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  Design and implement robust software architectures on NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms using ROS 2 and DDS middleware.
• Drive AI Innovation
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  Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for AI detection, including thermal imaging for fire watch and audio SDKs for specialized acoustic signature detection.
• Enable Global Connectivity
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  Own the integration of 5G/LTE stacks to ensure low‑latency HD video streaming and reliable telemetry in challenging RF environments.
• Harden the Edge
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  Implement “security-by‑design” following NIST SP 800‑53/171 standards, including AES‑256 encryption, TLS 1.3, and secure boot protocols.
• Ensure Fleet Reliability
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  Build and maintain the “safety net” for our robots, including A/B boot partitioning, robust OTA update mechanisms, and Ansible‑driven deployments.

We are looking for an engineer who is fluent in the nuances of hardware‑software integration and thrives in a Linux‑heavy environment:

• Compute
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  Expert‑level knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson/ARM
  64 architectures and GPU optimization.
• Robotics
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  Deep experience with ROS 2, middleware tuning, and sensor fusion.
• Streaming/Video
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  Proficiency with GStreamer, RTSP, and WebRTC for complex video pipelines.
• Security & Ops
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  Experience with Ansible for automation and security tools like AIDE, Elastic Agent, or OSSEC.
• Languages
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  Mastery of C++ and Python (Modern C++ standards preferred).

• Experience
  : 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Edge Expertise
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  Proven track record of deploying ML models and high‑bandwidth sensing applications to edge devices.
• Connectivity
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  Practical experience with LTE/5G modem integration and RF coexistence.
• Security Mastery
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  Familiarity implementing NIST cybersecurity controls and FIPS‑validated cryptographic modules.
  Education
  : BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (MS/PhD in Robotics is a major plus).

We’re convinced that the team and the projects are hands‑down the best part of working  support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high‑quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week. We offer profit‑sharing bonuses, which are tied to overall company performance, because we believe in winning together; we’re transparent about the company’s numbers, and when our hard work drives financial success, employees may share in the upside.

Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.