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Do you thrive on solving the \"impossible\" problems at the intersection of real-time sensing, 5G connectivity, and hardened cybersecurity?\nMotivo is a premier product development firm where ambitious concepts become functional realities. We serve as the elite engineering engine for everything from stealth startups to Fortune 100 R&D labs. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a primary technical architect and lead developer for our intelligence controls for autonomous robotic systems.\nThe Role: Technical Lead & Systems Architect\nAt Motivo, a Senior Software Engineer isn't just a coder; you are the technical backbone of our most sophisticated robotic initiatives. 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