Senior Robotics Software Developer

Posted 15 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead development of robotic simulators, motion planning and collision-checking (ROS 2 / MoveIt2), and perception components (object detection, pose/point-cloud processing). Write production-quality C++/Python with unit/integration tests, debug software-hardware integration, set architecture and testing standards, and mentor junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding — a rapidly growing, venture-backed company bringing together AI, robotics, and manufacturing to help the homebuilding industry meet the growing demand for housing. Our robotic systems, built and operated inside  AI-powered factories, give the industry the production capacity, consistency, and speed to build more high-quality homes than traditional methods allow. Our team spans AI researchers and roboticists to factory operators, technicians, and production teams — all building the future of homebuilding together. 

We're building physical AI for housing — and unlike most of the field, our robots are already in production, fabricating real structures and generating real operational data every day across multiple factories. 

We’re looking for a Senior Robotics Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This is a senior IC role with architectural ownership and mentorship responsibility. 

Why join us?

    • 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. 

What you'll do:

    • 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. 

What you'll need to succeed:

    • 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. 

    Preferred Skills: 

    • 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. 

Benefits:
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.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field (Masters/Ph.D. preferred) plus 5+ years of relevant robotics software experience
  • Expert-level C++
  • Expert-level Python
  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic control concepts
  • Deep ROS 2 and MoveIt2 experience including motion planning, collision checking, and trajectory optimization (e.g., OMPL, CHOMP/STOMP/TrajOpt-style approaches)
  • Hands-on experience with a robotics simulator (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar) including physics simulation
  • Exposure to computer vision and perception concepts (object detection, pose estimation, point-cloud processing)
  • Experience producing clean, well-documented code with unit and integration tests
  • Experience debugging software-hardware integration issues alongside robotics and hardware teams
  • Willingness to work onsite at R&D labs and production facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta
  • Architectural ownership and mentorship of junior and mid-level developers
  • Experiential knowledge using Isaac Sim / Omniverse or similar simulation tools
  • Applied or research experience with vision-language-action (VLA) models or LLM-based task and motion planning
  • Industrial robot programming experience (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) and familiarity with vendor sensor/communication interfaces
  • Experience with industrial 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
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
27 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

#robotics #AI #construction #sustainability #advancedmanufacturing

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