Robotic Controls Software Engineer
Swap Robotics
Software Engineering
Kitchener, ON, Canada
Posted on Oct 21, 2024
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and develop high quality, maintainable and testable code
- Work closely with system architects to ensure conformity to target architecture
- Interact and work closely with other teams for systems integration
- Develop foundational software to support new Low-level & High level Control behaviours
- Develop Swap robotic arm controllers
- Validate the control algorithm in a physics simulation
- Participate in code reviews and in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
Basic Qualifications
- B.Sc. or graduate degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience with software development in a professional setting
- 1+ years of experience with developing supporting software for control systems
- Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
- Control Theory and Linear Algebra fundamentals
- Experience with robotic arms frameworks like moveit
- Experience with physics simulations for validating control algorithms
- Experience developing software in core Python or C++ with Object Oriented implementations
- Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11, 14)
- Knowledge and experience with best practices in modern software development
- Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems
- Driven individual, passionate, self-starter, cross-functional, self-organizer
- Adaptability for priorities changes
Preferred Qualifications
- ROS1/2 professional experience
- Robotic arms autonomous control
- Docker tools
- Experience developing high-performance foundational software layers
- Multi-threaded and multi-process implementation
- Exposure to Agile project management methodologies
- Exposure to gitflow and scrum environments
- Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently
- Strong communication skills, ability to work well in a team environment
Why work for us?
- Project leadership opportunities
- Welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible working hours
- Modern office and Green Energy technology
- Exciting Startup with lots of opportunities to have your voice heard
Swap Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know if any accommodation is needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential.