Promise Robotics - Senior Robotics Software Developer

Remote - Canada+ Equity3mo ago

Remote Senior NA Artificial Intelligence Robotics Senior Software Engineer Junior Developer Documentation C++Python

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related fields (Masters/Ph.D. preferred) plus 5+ years of relevant robotics software experience. • Expert-level C++ and Python, with a track record of shipping production-quality robotics software. • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic control concepts. • Deep ROS 2 and MoveIt2 experience — motion planning, collision checking, and trajectory optimization (e.g., OMPL, CHOMP/STOMP/TrajOpt-style approaches). • Ability to solve complex problems involving multi-disciplinary engineering concepts. • Strong hands-on experience with a robotics simulator (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar) including physics simulation. • Exposure to computer vision or perception concepts. • Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup. • Willingness to work onsite at our R&D labs and production facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. • Experiential knowledge using Isaac Sim / Omniverse or similar simulation tools. • Applied or research experience with vision-language-action (VLA) models (e.g., OpenVLA, π0, RT-2-style) or LLM-based task and motion planning. • Industrial robot programming (KUKA, ABB, or Fanuc) and familiarity with vendor sensor/communication interfaces. • Sensor systems: industrial cameras, depth sensors, LiDAR, force/torque sensors, laser range finders/projectors. • Digital-twin technologies for validation and predictive maintenance. • Machine learning / deep learning applied to robotics. • Working knowledge of CSA Z434 and ISO 10218-2 safety standards for industrial robot systems and cell integration. • Experience in a fast-paced startup or scaling deep-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robotic simulators — set up and extend simulation environments and test scenarios that mirror our production cells. • Lead the effort in motion planning and optimization — develop and optimize motion-planning and collision-checking behaviors in ROS 2 / MoveIt2. • Develop perception components — implement object detection, pose estimation, and point-cloud processing tasks for material handling and inspection. • Write clean, tested code — produce well-documented C++ and Python, backed by unit and integration tests. • Debug integration issues — help troubleshoot software–hardware issues alongside the robotics and hardware teams. • Set the engineering bar — define standards for architecture, testing, and code quality; lead code reviews; mentor junior and mid-level developers.

Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects with significant social, economic, and environmental impact. • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growth-stage startup with substantial upside and leadership potential. • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on state-of-the-art robotics solutions at the intersection of construction and automation. • Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, high-performing team committed to continuous learning and innovation. • Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries. • Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company. • Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1. • Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team. • Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry! • Relocation assistance package (if required) • Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.