Robotics Software Engineer
Raydar
Robotics Software Engineer
Raydar
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Raydar · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13
Salary: USD 148,000–230,000
Workplace: on_site
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Build and test motion control software that runs on physical robot arms, moving from planning and simulation to live hardware. The work centers on making robots reliable in busy, changing environments, with close contact with the people who use the systems.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms that plan and smooth arm movements through crowded, shifting workspaces.
- Validate and troubleshoot control code in both simulated and hardware settings, delivering working releases for live machines.
- Apply computer vision so robots can handle standard tools and equipment built for people.
- Work directly with partner scientists at external sites to understand needs, propose solutions and support deployment.
- Look for ways to simplify the software and make the platform more scalable and robust.
What we're looking for
- 2 to 5 years of experience in robotics or related software engineering.
- Track record of getting software running on live robotic machines.
- Degree in robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or mechanical engineering from a top school.
- Professional proficiency in Python.
- Practical understanding of how articulated machines are planned, guided and controlled.
Bonus points
- Hands-on background with precise, fine-grained arm handling or exacting production tasks.
- Background in lab automation or manufacturing robotics.
- Familiarity with robotics simulation tools.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 148,000 to 230,000 per year
- Equity
- Medical and dental coverage
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days in-office
- Full-time
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Raydar is an AI-powered talent acquisition firm that serves tech-focused organizations on a contingency basis, charging client companies only after a successful hire. It uses proprietary AI to identify a large pool of candidates and conducts a short 15-minute AI-driven interview (recorded and transcribed) before human recruiters review materials, provide interview prep, and assist with offers and negotiations. What sets it apart is the blend of automated sourcing and screening with hands-on human oversight and tailored client support. Its goal is to help organizations hire more efficiently by speeding up sourcing while maintaining thorough evaluation and negotiation assistance.
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