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The members of our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.\nAs part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.\nWe are seeking a motivated roboticist to help develop and deploy the next generation of mobile manipulation systems for real-world applications. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will bridge research and industry by transforming advanced robotic concepts into robust, production-ready technologies, ensuring our team delivers exceptional and ground breaking results. The work emphasizes hands-on development, integration, and deployment of systems that combine perception, planning, and control to address impactful challenges in areas including logistics, manufacturing, and automated science. If you are passionate about building real robots that make a measurable difference in the world, we would love to hear from you.\nYour primary responsibilities are to:\nHands-on real-time SW development: Design, write, and maintain clean, high-performance, and robust code to advance and mature our software stack in robotic applications.\n\nSystematic Performance Maturation: Drive the iterative software lifecycle by conducting systematic analysis, profiling, and benchmarking to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.\n\nSimulation & Testbed Generation: Leverage advanced simulation tools to generate high-fidelity synthetic data and architect complex testbed scenarios for software validation.\n\nMultidisciplinary Collaboration: Thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, working closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and domain experts to translate complex physical requirements into scalable software solutions.\n\nSystem Integration & Testing: Actively participate in hands-on integration work, ensuring seamless interoperability between software components and hardware systems.\n\nIterative Design & Code Quality: Participate in rigorous code reviews, documentation, and continuous integration (CI/CD) practices to maintain high engineering standards across the existing codebase.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nB.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience.\n\n1 - 5 years of professional or research experience in software development, systems integration, or robotics. (Leveling and title will be determined based on depth of experience: 1-3 years for Software Engineer / 3-5+ years for Senior).\n\nDemonstrated understanding and basic use of software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.\n\nProficient C++ skills.\n\nSolid technical communication skills, demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team.\n\nExperience with Python for quick prototyping of applications.\n\nLinux development experience.\n\nEffective organizational, planning, and analytical skills\n\nAbility to effectively interact with a multifaceted population of internal and external partners\n\nAbility to work on multiple projects at the same time\n\nWe especially want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in any of the following areas:\nExperience with ROS2/Move-it middleware and development frameworks.\n\nExperience with robot manipulators kinematic analysis and trajectory optimizations to maximize operational throughput and efficiency.\n\nAdvance use of simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or MuJoCo for robotic applications development and testing.\n\nExperience with robust fleet communication protocols, multi-robot behavior, motion planning and coordination to design efficient and robust dispatching systems.\n\nReal-world deployment, systems engineering.\n\nEmbedded systems or real time application development.\n\nProficiency leveraging AI tools to develop robust software solutions.\n\nOther Requirements:\nSuccessful pre-employment background check\n\nThis position will require work on a variety of projects, including projects that involve military/defense applications and/or are funded by military/defense sponsors.\nAre you interested in joining our versatile team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects?\nJoin a collaborative environment where your hands-on skills, leadership, and mentorship will directly influence operations and inspire the next generation of innovators.\nWhy NREC?\nAt NREC, you will shape the robotics revolution by tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, manufacturing, defense, energy, and much more. You will work alongside top robotics experts, develop ground breaking technologies, and see your solutions deployed in the field.\nNREC at a Glance:\nLocated in Pittsburgh or “Roboburgh”, a hub for over 120+ robotics companies\n\n30+ years of pioneering robotics research\n\n150+ professionals driving innovation and real-world impact\n\nPart of Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, a global leader in robotics\n\nNREC also leads in educational outreach through its Robotics Academy, which develops curricula and software for K-12 and college-level students. You will also have opportunities to engage with these student groups through outreach activities.\nAs part of our team, you will have the flexibility to grow your career - whether becoming a technical expert, leading projects, mentoring others, or exploring new pathways and making an impact in developing technologies that drive progress, improve safety and transform industries.\nJoining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.\nBenefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.\nAdditional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access,and much more!\nFor a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.\nAt Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.\nAre you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! 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