Robotics Low-level Software Engineer - Ultra Mobility Vehicle (UMV)

Job Description

Job DescriptionOur mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.
As a Robotics Low-level SW Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with a talented team of engineers and researchers to develop cutting-edge robotic systems. Your contributions will directly advance the state of the art in robotics. We operate onsite at our Cambridge, MA office, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment.
About UMV:Ultra Mobile Vehicle (UMV) is focused on advancing robot mobility to make machines more useful in everyday life. The team combines wheels, dynamic legged systems, and whole-body behavior to reach higher levels of movement capability. Using fast terrain perception, our robots adapt to their environment by rolling over or jumping on obstacles. This research is central to developing robotic systems that move with speed, agility, and versatility.What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with research and hardware teams to design, develop, test, and maintain high performance robotic systems
• Write, test, and maintain low-level software solutions for robot deployment; This includes host-side drivers, network interfaces, etc to integrate new sensors and communications on robot
• Implement modern, high-performance algorithms to enhance system efficiency and reliability
• Work closely with electrical engineers to develop and integrate custom hardware into robotic systems
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and reliability
• Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation to support ongoing development and future upgrades

What You Will Need:

• 5+ years of experience delivering robust, production-level code
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Python and C++17 or later
• Experience with Linux-based platforms and development environments
• Experience with modern software engineering practices (e.g. git, issue tracking, and CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience implementing/debugging host-side, soft real-time software with high-rate, low-latency requirements
• Hands-on experience with robot sensors (IMUs, LiDAR, cameras, etc.)
• Experience implementing and debugging Ethernet or other types of wired communication on robotic platforms
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Bonus/Nice To Have:

• Comfortable reading schematics and using common electrical debug tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for hardware evaluation and debug
• Experience tackling open-ended software challenges (e.g., bringing up sensors/compute from scratch)
• Experience with robotics, control systems, kinematics, machine learning, or physics simulation
• Proficiency in data processing, logging, and visualization tools
• Expertise in developing test and validation plans for system integration
• Experience with complex system failure analysis in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with developing Linux kernel modules
• Experience with ROS2

The current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $128,100 - $237,900, which is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role, geographic location, and other organizational needs. An individual candidate may be considered for this position at a different job level, in which case the appropriate salary range will be provided to the candidate after their qualifications have been established.
Employees who are new to the RAI Institute typically receive an offer that is between the minimum and the midpoint of the posted salary range to allow for growth within the range over time.
Base pay is part of a competitive total compensation package that may include an annual bonus, a long-term cash incentive, monthly cell phone cost reimbursement, commuter cost subsidy, medical benefits, and more.
Any final job offer will be determined based on our established compensation range for the role, the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal parity, and market and business considerations. The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.