Principal Robotics Software Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Robotics Software Engineer based in the United States.

This is a senior technical leadership opportunity focused on advancing software for intelligent, autonomous machines.
You will define architecture and lead the development of complex robotics systems deployed on real-world platforms.
The role spans vehicle control, safety behavior, perception, motion planning, localization, and other critical autonomy capabilities.
You’ll collaborate closely with robotics, machine learning, hardware, systems engineering, and product teams across a multidisciplinary environment.
As a principal-level engineer, you’ll shape multi-quarter technical initiatives while balancing architectural quality with practical delivery.
You’ll also mentor engineers, establish engineering standards, and help turn emerging robotics technologies into reliable production systems.
The position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on safer, more sustainable, and increasingly autonomous machinery.