Full-Time
Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Osaro
51-200 employees
AI-powered robotics software licensing for automation
Compensation Overview
$160k - $190k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
Travel to customer sites up to 35% of the time.
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- BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in robotic control development, including experience with: Developing and tuning control frameworks for robotic applications. Trajectory optimization, kinematics, and motion planning for multi-axis robots.
- Expertise in Rust or C++ with a proven ability in software design, architecture, and developing complex, real-time, multi-process systems.
- Hands-on experience with industrial robotic arms, including direct development with low-level hardware controllers.
- In-depth knowledge of robotic system design, integration, debugging, verification, and testing, particularly for industrial robotic manipulators operating in demanding, real-time environments.
- Background working with robotic sensors (e.g., cameras, force sensors, grippers) involving sensor integration, calibration, or real-time data processing.
- Direct the development of motion planning and control systems for industrial robotic arms, with a focus on high-precision, pick-and-place operations.
- Design and implement robust software interfaces with industrial robotic arms to achieve deterministic, real-time performance.
- Lead technical design discussions and code reviews with an emphasis on real-time performance, and system robustness.
- Collaborate with robotics and controls engineers to design, implement, and validate advanced control algorithms.
- Create reliable, production-grade code aimed at near-term deployment, with a focus on performance, robustness, and scalability.
- Research and develop cutting-edge control strategies to continually improve the performance, robustness, and versatility of our robotic systems.
- Traveling to customer sites to manage software deployments.
- MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
- Experience implementing algorithms for generating collision-free, time-optimal trajectories for robotic manipulators.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
OSARO develops AI-powered software that augments industrial robots, licensing its technology to robot manufacturers and integrators. It focuses on enabling automation for complex tasks such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and robotic bagging by embedding machine learning and advanced vision systems into existing robotic platforms. The software works by integrating with existing robots to enhance perception, decision-making, and control, enabling smarter handling, sorting, and manipulation tasks. OSARO differentiates itself through strategic partnerships with global industry players like Denso and IHI (a GE subcontractor) and by offering a licensing-based model that adds advanced intelligence to existing robotics ecosystems, rather than building standalone hardware. Its goal is to increase productivity and efficiency across warehousing and manufacturing sectors and to become a leading supplier of AI-driven automation solutions in the global market.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$80.3M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OSARO secured a SOC 2 Type II audit in August 2026, strengthening enterprise trust.
- OSARO's 2026 posts show three new robot cells and active deployment preparation.
- DAC Robotics and IHI partnerships expand OSARO's reach across Japan and MODEX 2024.
What critics are saying
- Artificial Intelligence Industry Association sued OSARO on August 25, 2025, alleging patent infringement.
- The lawsuit seeks injunctions and over $100 million, threatening SightWorks commercialization.
- OSARO's narrow warehouse focus leaves existential dependence on winning deployments and renewals.
What makes Osaro unique
- SightWorks patented grasp-depth estimation reduces specialized sensor dependence in warehouse picking.
- IHI licensed OSARO software for Japan after evaluating five robotics vendors for a year.
- Canon partnership extends OSARO bagging into sensor-integrated packaging workflows.
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Benefits
Competitive Salary & Equity
Health, Dental, & Vision
401(k) and FSA
Flexible PTO
Grubhub Allowance & Daily Snacks
Dog Friendly Office
Generous Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave & Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -2%Fast Company has recognized OSARO, a leader in AI-driven robotics, as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for its advancements in warehouse automation.
Canon U.S.A. has partnered with OSARO Inc. to introduce a cutting-edge robotic bagging system that leverages Canon's innovative force-torque sensor technology.
Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth. (Photo: Business Wire)Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth. (Photo: Business Wire)SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSARO, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has appointed Adi Dalvi as vice-president of sales for North America. Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth.“I’m incredibly excited to join OSARO and apply my deep understanding of the logistics and e-commerce sectors to help the company expand its global reach,” said Adi Dalvi. “My familiarity with OSARO’s key markets in North America, coupled with my insights into evolving customer needs, positions me to drive significant growth across these regions.”“Having worked extensively with North American logistics, fulfillment, and e-commerce companies, I understand their need for flexible automation solutions that deliver a strong ROI,” said Adi Dalvi. “OSARO delivers intelligent robotics that adapt to warehouse demands, boost efficiency, and enable workers to assume roles that are less dangerous
An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality. The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. (Graphic: Business Wire)An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality. The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. (Graphic: Business Wire)SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSARO has become the first robotics AI software company in the e-commerce fulfillment sector to achieve Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance. This important data security standard, which was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), underscores OSARO’s unwavering commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining the most rigorous security policies and procedures in the industry.An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality
Barcey joins OSARO from Plus One Robotics, where he served as vice president of sales and business development.