At Contoro Robotics, we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.
We’re looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey—helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!
About ContoroContoro Robotics is an Austin based startup focused on warehouse automation. We design a state-of-the-art autonomous truck unloading system capable of lifting boxes over 60 lbs.
The RoleWe are hiring a robotics software engineer to contribute to the motion planning and autonomous behavior systems on our unloading robot. You will work with senior engineers to advance specific autonomy modules - including grasp planning, trajectory execution, collision avoidance, and behavior logic. These systems run in production across a fleet of active robots. You will partner closely with perception, hardware, and operations engineers to deliver reliable picks across a wide range of box configurations.
ResponsibilitiesContribute and advance specific motion planning modules, including grasp planning, trajectory generation, and collision avoidance
Contribute to the behavior tree that governs the robot's autonomous unloading cycle, including pick selection, drop verification, and error recovery
Improve pick success rate and cycle time through software changes
Debug and resolve production issues through remote log analysis and telemetry
Write and maintain automated tests for motion planning and behavior logic
Collaborate with perception, hardware, and trajectory optimization engineers on cross-system integration
Participate in design reviews and contribute to module-level technical decisions
B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of professional experience developing software for deployed robotic systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python in production robotics environments
Experience with ROS and motion planning frameworks (e.g., MoveIt)
Working knowledge of kinematics, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance for manipulators
Experience with behavior trees or state machines for robot autonomy
Strong debugging skills and the ability to diagnose issues in production systems
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
Experience with industrial manipulators (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, UR, or similar)
Familiarity with grasp planning and manipulation under occlusion
Familiarity with occupancy mapping for collision avoidance
Experience with Docker-based deployment and cloud-based logging/monitoring
Prior work in warehouse automation, surgical robotics, logistics, or pick-and-place applications
Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years professional experience developing software for deployed robotic systems
- Proficiency in C++ and Python in production robotics environments
- Experience with ROS and motion planning frameworks (e.g., MoveIt)
- Working knowledge of kinematics, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance for manipulators
- Experience with behavior trees or state machines for robot autonomy
- Strong debugging skills and ability to diagnose issues in production systems
- Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
- Experience with industrial manipulators (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, UR, or similar)
- Familiarity with grasp planning and manipulation under occlusion
- Familiarity with occupancy mapping for collision avoidance
- Experience with Docker-based deployment and cloud-based logging/monitoring
- Prior work in warehouse automation, surgical robotics, logistics, or pick-and-place applications
What We Do
Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based robotics startup that is revolutionizing industrial automation with AI-powered robots, focused on automating the unloading of floor-loaded trailer and shipping containers from trucks. Their pioneering human-in-the-loop (HITL) model ensures over 99% success in real-world applications, bridging the gap between AI limitations and the commercial viability of advanced robotics solutions.
