Develop and maintain software infrastructure for robotic device management and mission control, ensuring reliable communication and performance in autonomous operations.
About the Company
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Us
Life at Civ Robotics
Civ Robotics is on a mission to automate repetitive tasks within the $3 trillion infrastructure construction industry. We’re dedicated to bridging the workforce gap and accelerating the development of essential infrastructure projects. At the core of our mission is our innovative
technology in robotics and autonomous navigation.
With over 100 robots deployed and operating across construction sites worldwide, we pride ourselves in ushering in the next generation of construction layout tools for solar, civil, land surveying, road striping, and general contracting. Our technology is engineered from the ground
up to make our customers’ projects more precise, simple, and efficient than ever before.
Join us and become an integral member of our dynamic team, leading the charge in pioneering construction robotics innovation!
We are seeking a Robotics Software Developer to build and maintain critical software infrastructure, including device management, mission management, and cloud connectivity. This role involves creating robust, scalable software systems that enable seamless communication between autonomous robots, cloud platforms, and mission control interfaces.
You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our robotic operations.
- Design and develop software infrastructure for device management, mission control, and fleet coordination.
- Implement and maintain mission management systems to plan, execute, and monitor autonomous tasks.
- Develop interfaces and protocols for managing and configuring robotic devices.
- Integrate basic cloud services to support data storage, remote monitoring, and analytics.
- Ensure reliable communication between cloud systems and on-robot components.
- Optimize software for real-time performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless end-to-end system functionality.
- Create documentation for system architecture, APIs, and software modules.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 6+ years of experience in robotics software development.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Experience developing software for robotic systems (ROS, ROS 2).
- Understanding of Docker, containerization, and deployment processes.
- Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines.
- Tools: Proficiency with development tools (Git, JIRA).
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Experience with large-scale distributed robotics systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for IoT and robotics.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and basic cloud services (data storage, REST APIs).
- Familiarity in communication protocols (MQTT, gRPC, WebSockets, etc.).
- Experience in deploying robotic systems in field environments (construction, industrial, etc.).
- Work on groundbreaking technologies transforming the construction industry.
- Collaborative, innovative, and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Life at Civ Robotics
- Work with a great team from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical, dental, & vision benefits.
- Stock options in an early-stage startup that’s growing quickly.
Top Skills
AWS
C++
Docker
Git
Grpc
JIRA
Mqtt
Python
Ros
Ros 2
Websockets
Civ Robotics San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
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