{"id":754360,"url":"https://alion.io/job/contoro-robotics-robotics-engineer-autonomy","title":"Robotics Engineer, Autonomy","company":{"id":176878,"name":"Contoro Robotics","domain":"contoro.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/contoro-robotics","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Robotics","role_family":"Robotics","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Austin, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":103000,"max_usd":202000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":82},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Behavior Tree","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Inverse Kinematics","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Motion Planning","optional":false},{"name":"MoveIt","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"ROS","optional":false},{"name":"Docker","optional":true}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-06-08T15:49:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-08","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T21:15:13Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-09-29T21:15:13Z","days_open":113,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":112},"description":"Join Contoro Robotics - Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation with Cutting-Edge Robotics\nAt Contoro Robotics, we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.\nWe’re looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey-helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!\nAbout Contoro\nContoro Robotics is an Austin based startup focused on warehouse automation. We design a state-of-the-art autonomous truck unloading system capable of lifting boxes over 60 lbs.\nThe Role\nWe are hiring a robotics software engineer to contribute to the motion planning and autonomous behavior systems on our unloading robot. You will work with senior engineers to advance specific autonomy modules - including grasp planning, trajectory execution, collision avoidance, and behavior logic. These systems run in production across a fleet of active robots. You will partner closely with perception, hardware, and operations engineers to deliver reliable picks across a wide range of box configurations.\nResponsibilities\nContribute and advance specific motion planning modules, including grasp planning, trajectory generation, and collision avoidance\n\nContribute to the behavior tree that governs the robot's autonomous unloading cycle, including pick selection, drop verification, and error recovery\n\nImprove pick success rate and cycle time through software changes\n\nDebug and resolve production issues through remote log analysis and telemetry\n\nWrite and maintain automated tests for motion planning and behavior logic\n\nCollaborate with perception, hardware, and trajectory optimization engineers on cross-system integration\n\nParticipate in design reviews and contribute to module-level technical decisions\n\nQualifications\nB.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field\n\n3+ years of professional experience developing software for deployed robotic systems\n\nProficiency in C++ and Python in production robotics environments\n\nExperience with ROS and motion planning frameworks (e.g., MoveIt)\n\nWorking knowledge of kinematics, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance for manipulators\n\nExperience with behavior trees or state machines for robot autonomy\n\nStrong debugging skills and the ability to diagnose issues in production systems\n\nFamiliarity with Linux-based development environments\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with industrial manipulators (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, UR, or similar)\n\nFamiliarity with grasp planning and manipulation under occlusion\n\nFamiliarity with occupancy mapping for collision avoidance\n\nExperience with Docker-based deployment and cloud-based logging/monitoring\n\nPrior work in warehouse automation, surgical robotics, logistics, or pick-and-place applications\n\n*Recruitment Agencies: Please do not contact our employees regarding this role. 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