Agility Robotics · 2 months ago
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy
Salem, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelAgility Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, known for its innovative robot, Digit, designed for workplace integration. The role involves developing manipulation behaviors for humanoid robots and collaborating with various teams to address real-world challenges.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRobotics
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and deploy autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots
Prototype autonomous behaviors in simulation and execute on robot hardware
Develop algorithms robust to environmental uncertainty and imperfect state estimation
Implement performance tests for evaluating the reliability of robot behaviors
Contribute to the software architecture and design of the autonomy stack
Collaborate with members of the autonomy teams to solve complex cross functional problems
Engineer high quality software that is well tested, reliable and maintainable
Qualification
Required
Industry experience deploying mobile manipulation robots in real world applications
Experience developing manipulation algorithms on high-DOF robots
Familiarity with behavior trees, finite state machines, or similar behavior management and execution systems
Experience with perception and scene understanding especially as it pertains to manipulation
Strong robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, sensing, and control
Experience using simulation tools such as Isaac Sim / Mojoco / Drake / gazebo or similar
Experience with automated testing for simulation
Strong debugging skills; the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues that arise within robotics
MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python
Exposure to standard agile and software development processes including issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (git), continuous integration and deployment
Authorization to work in the USA
Preferred
Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
Experience leveraging machine learning to improve grasp planning and object manipulation
Experience in classical robotics motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms
Publications in your field (RSS, ICRA, IROS preferred)
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off:
+ Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
+ Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Company
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds an efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$178.79MKey Investors
NVenturesSchaeffler GroupPlayground Global
2025-09-10Series C
2024-11-13Corporate Round
2022-04-22Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Peggy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder and Chief Robot Officer
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