Robotics Software Engineer

About Eleven Recruiting

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a manufacturing and defense tech company, is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, CA!

The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and deployment of intelligent automation systems for manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development for robotic automation systems used in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, electrical, and mechanical) to ensure tight integration between software and physical components.
• Integrate software with hardware systems, including PLCs, sensors, actuators, and industrial robots.
• Develop and deploy algorithms for calibration, path optimization, object detection, and collision avoidance.
• Interface with manufacturing operations to test, validate, and continuously improve deployed robotic systems.
• Participate in reviews and help shape engineering quality and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of developing software for industrial or manufacturing robotics systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Python.
• Experience with motion control, trajectory generation, and robot kinematics/dynamics.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams and full product lifecycle ownership.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Passionate about advancing manufacturing automation through robotics innovation.

Salary: $160,000 - $260,000