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.

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.

• 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.
• Enable Global Connectivity:
  Own the integration of 5G/LTE stacks to ensure low‑latency HD video streaming and reliable telemetry in challenging RF environments.
• Harden the Edge:
  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:
  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:
  Expert‑level knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson/ARM
  64 architectures and GPU optimization.
• Robotics:
  Deep experience with ROS 2, middleware tuning, and sensor fusion.
• Streaming/Video:
  Proficiency with GStreamer, RTSP, and WebRTC for complex video pipelines.
• Security & Ops:
  Experience with Ansible for automation and security tools like AIDE, Elastic Agent, or OSSEC.
• Languages:
  
  Mastery of C++ and Python (Modern C++ standards preferred).

• Experience:
  
  8+ years of professional experience in embedded software, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• 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.
• Security Mastery:
  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 offer a solid benefits package including high‑quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week, and profit‑sharing bonuses tied to company performance.
Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000. Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.