Software Engineer, Mobile Robotics Controls

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop motion control strategies for various industrial robotic platforms, including wheeled mobile robots and industrial material handler platforms.
• Design and implement controllers such as PID, MPC, LQR, and trajectory generation algorithms using simulation tools or custom C++/Python code.
• Contribute to system debugging, parameter tuning, and continuous performance improvement.
• Collaborate with perception, planning, and software integration teams to achieve system-level performance goals.
• Contribute to and take ownership of the end-to-end design and implementation of features from early prototype to production release.

Requirements

• Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in robotic motion control or closely related domains.
• Strong theoretical foundation in control systems, mobile robotics, and optimization.
• Practical experience in robot dynamics modeling, system identification, and real-time control implementation.
• Experience developing real-time, multithreaded C/C++ software on Linux platforms.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice to Have

• Involvement in commercial or research projects with autonomous navigation or industrial robots.
• Familiarity with RTPreempt and kernel configuration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with > 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time, Paid Holidays, and Flex time for salary positions.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
• Tesla Babies program, Commuter benefits, Employee discounts and perks.