Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

C++ | Python | ROS2 | Motion Planning

Location:

Zurich Area, Switzerland | Relocation Package Offered

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design and deploy advanced motion planning algorithms for mobile robots and manipulators. This role spans both navigation and manipulation domains, combining optimization-based planning, production-grade software development, and deep ROS2 integration. You will own technical objectives end to end, from prototype to production, while shaping the technical direction alongside the squad roadmap and overall product strategy.

Robot Motion Planning, C++, Python, ROS2

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced motion planning algorithms for mobile robots and manipulators across navigation and manipulation domains
• Develop optimization-based planners, including defining cost functions and constraints suitable for embedded robotic systems
• Implement production-ready software in C++ and Python, with a strong focus on testing, validation, and maintainability
• Develop, integrate, and debug ROS2 nodes within complex robotic systems
• Own and drive technical objectives, aligned with the squad roadmap and overall product strategy
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues spanning robotic software stacks and hardware platforms, from prototype to production

• Strong hands-on experience in robot motion planning, including navigation, obstacle avoidance, and manipulation (mandatory)
• Solid background in numerical optimization applied to motion planning problems (mandatory)
• Proven expertise in C++ and Python, with experience deploying software in production environments (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with ROS2 development and integration (mandatory)
• Practical experience with Num Py, PyTorch, or JAX
• Ability to work independently and drive complex topics end to end

• Experience with GPU development, particularly on NVIDIA Jetson platforms
• Exposure to generative models, such as flow-based models
• Experience working with humanoid robots
• Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse or comparable simulation environments

• Opportunity to work on advanced robotics challenges across navigation and manipulation
• High ownership and influence over technical direction and architecture
• Relocation package offered for the right candidate
• Based in the Zurich area, Switzerland, a leading European hub for robotics and engineering
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment