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Robotic Controls Software Engineer

Swap Robotics

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.