Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

Summary

Join Agility Robotics, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, and contribute to the development of Digit, the first robot sold for workplace use globally. As a talented software engineer, you will design, implement, and deploy autonomous manipulation behaviors for our humanoid robots. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, focusing on real-world deployment challenges and ensuring high-quality, reliable software. This role requires extensive experience in mobile manipulation robotics, algorithm development, and software engineering. Agility Robotics offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Industry experience deploying mobile manipulation robots in real world applications
• Experience developing manipulation algorithms on high-DOF robots
• Familiarity with behavior trees, finite state machines, or similar behavior management and execution systems
• Experience with perception and scene understanding especially as it pertains to manipulation
• Strong robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, sensing, and control
• Experience using simulation tools such as Isaac Sim / Mojoco / Drake / gazebo or similar
• Experience with automated testing for simulation
• Strong debugging skills; the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues that arise within robotics
• MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
• Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python
• Exposure to standard agile and software development processes  including issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (git), continuous integration and deployment
• Authorization to work in the USA

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deploy autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots
• Prototype autonomous behaviors in simulation and execute on robot hardware
• Develop algorithms robust to environmental uncertainty and imperfect state estimation
• Implement performance tests for evaluating the reliability of robot behaviors
• Contribute to the software architecture and design of the autonomy stack
• Collaborate with members of the autonomy teams to solve complex cross functional problems
• Engineer high quality software that is well tested, reliable and maintainable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
• Experience leveraging machine learning to improve grasp planning and object manipulation
• Experience in classical robotics motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms
• Publications in your field (RSS, ICRA, IROS preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches twice a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles