Software Engineering Manager (Robotics Motion Planning)

About the role

A rapidly growing robotics and warehouse automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Software Engineering Manager, Motion Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a team developing advanced motion planning software for industrial robotic systems.
• Combine technical leadership, people management, and robotics software development, focusing on motion planning, robotic manipulation, controls algorithms, simulation, and production deployment.
• Work closely with engineering leadership and product teams to bring innovative algorithms from concept to deployment, ensuring robots operate safely, efficiently, and reliably at scale.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in robotics software development.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with ROS or other robotics software frameworks.
• Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, coaching, and technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of robotics software development lifecycle and best practices.
• Experience collaborating across product, software, and hardware teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems and software issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of motion planning algorithms such as RRT, trajectory optimization, and model predictive control (MPC).
• Experience with robotic manipulators and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
• Familiarity with simulation platforms such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar tools.
• Experience deploying robotics software into production environments.
• Strong understanding of controls systems and robotic autonomy architectures.
• Experience working in warehouse automation, logistics, or industrial robotics environments.
• Passion for staying current with emerging robotics research and technologies.
• Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.

Skills

• Desired Skills & Experience:
• Knowledge of motion planning algorithms such as RRT, trajectory optimization, and model predictive control (MPC).
• Experience with robotic manipulators and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
• Familiarity with simulation platforms such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar tools.
• Experience deploying robotics software into production environments.
• Strong understanding of controls systems and robotic autonomy architectures.
• Experience working in warehouse automation, logistics, or industrial robotics environments.
• Passion for staying current with emerging robotics research and technologies.
• Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD