Divergent
Robotics Systems Software Engineer
$141K–$224K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jun 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience. Preferred alternative: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field. Preferred: Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
About the job
Develops and tests software for robotic task and motion planning and computer vision, improving the efficiency and reliability of robotic systems.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and optimize robot planning algorithms, including task and motion planning.
- Integrate and test computer vision software and collaborate across teams to ensure software integration.
- Maintain software development practices and document code, algorithms, manuals, and procedures.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience.
- Proficient in C++ and Python; strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Fundamental understanding of industrial robotics, including manipulator kinematics and dynamics, trajectory generation, and communications protocols; expertise in search algorithms, optimization methods, and constraint satisfaction.
- Experience with MoveIt and ROS; knowledge of unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Nice to have
- Understanding of OpenCV and PCL; experience with C# or TypeScript.
- Explored using Generative AI in robotics; strong publication record and/or open-source contributions in robotics.
Pay
$141,380 -$194.390 USD base salary; $163,270 - $224,500 USD base salary; $141,380 — $224,500 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Python, MoveIt, ROS, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenCV, PCL
AI focus
Develops robotic task and motion planning and computer vision algorithms; preferred experience includes exploring Generative AI in robotics.
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