Senior Robotics Software Engineer

CON is looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join our Software team in Austin, TX. As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, you will help develop and maintain robotic control software for all of ICON’s robotic systems

You will be responsible for developing high-performance C++ software to drive complex arm motions, integrating real-time sensor data, and ensuring reliable motion planning. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX headquarters, and will report to the Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ software for controlling and coordinating large-scale robotic arms

Develop robust motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms to safely navigate industrial arms through complex workspaces

Implement real-time sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms (using sensors like IMUs, LiDAR, etc.) to improve arm localization and end-effector precision

Program robotic arm motions in coordination with other systems

Develop and maintain simulated environments and automated test frameworks to support continuous integration and system verification

Lead system integration and validation efforts across hardware and software

Participate in architecture decisions for controls and electrical systems, including component selection and standardization

Participate in design & code reviews to maintain consistency and high-quality output

Masters Degree or higher in Software Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Hands-on experience with robotic platforms, sensors, actuators, localization, perception, and control systems

Practical experience designing and optimizing sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filters)

Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (17 or newer) and Python within a professional robotics software development environment

Strong knowledge of autonomy algorithms, robotics frameworks (such as ROS), and simulation environments

Deep foundational understanding of robotic arm kinematics (forward and inverse), multi-body dynamics, and motion planning

5+ years of professional experience in robotics software development

Experience programming industrial robots in high-level languages

Experience in formal control theory and linear algebra

A general understanding of how to manage redundant kinematic chains or stabilize dynamic systems

Proven track record of delivering products to end users and production environments

Familiarity with hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes

Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset to identify issues, propose innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of performance