Senior Robot Motion Control Developer

As a Senior Robotics Developer - Motion Planning and Control at Vention…

You’ll be building the backbone behind all motion control products  a member of the robot automation team, your contributions will support new machine applications integrated with Vention’s ecosystem. You’ll be contributing to a strong foundation for extending controller modes capabilities and support for new robot integrations.

What You’ll Do:

• You’ll be working cross-functionally on features like constant-speed toolpath trajectories, optimal blending waypoint trajectories, force control, and collision-free path planning.
• Implement and maintain motion control firmware for robotics applications such as palletizing, surface finishing, extruding, packing, etc.
• Design, review, and document code implementations with a focus on maintainability, reliability, and extensibility.
• Contribute to the design and development process by defining the software architecture, requirements analysis, design specifications, test methodologies, and requirements traceability.

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

You’ll bring:

• Understanding of robotics concepts and algorithm implementations
  • Collision avoidance and multi-robot coordinatioN
  • Path planning and trajectory execution in joint space and task space
  • Admittance force control
  • Visual servoing and constant speed toolpath trajectories
• Experience programming in the Linux ecosystem: systemd, debian, docker, real-time
• scheduling, and the linux programming interface.
• Strong experience with C/C++, on embedded Linux systems. Experience with the
• CMake build system.
• Understanding of networking and communication protocols: TCP/IP stack, gRPC
• Real-time software concepts with understanding of deadline priorities, finite state
• machines, multi-threading, queues, and data logging.
• Proficient in writing requirements, building tests, and designing software components.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with all aspects of Vention’s software stack including
• simulation, front-end UI, and support for Physical AI applications.
• Experience with robot streaming integrations is an asset. For example, the Universal
• Robotics Client Library and Fanuc Stream Motion.

What We Offer

• Career pathing:
  Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development:
  Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion:
  Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work:
  Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement:
  Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location:
  Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events:
  All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
• Top-up and benefits for new parents:
  Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

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