Scout AI
Robotics Software Engineer
$145K–$220K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 1, 2026
About the job
Designs and deploys robotics software for autonomous drones and other robotic systems, spanning perception, planning, control, infrastructure, and production deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop and deploy software for autonomous flight, robotic perception, planning, control, and navigation.
- Build robotics infrastructure, simulation, and testing environments; integrate sensors and improve system reliability.
- Develop AI-agent capabilities and collaborate across teams to ship and monitor robotic systems.
What they ask for
- Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience developing robotics systems or autonomy software.
- Experience with real-world robotics hardware or simulation environments.
- Must be a U.S. Person; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Pay
$145K – $220K USD base salary
Tools
C++, Python, cameras, LiDAR, IMUs
AI focus
Develops a defense robotic foundation model and AI-agent capabilities, including dynamic memory, communication, and tool use, as well as autonomy from perception to action.
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