# Robotics Software Engineer at Pivot Robotics

> Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Apivotrobotics%3A2bcbd79e-2570-4450-98cf-a0a74f67a047 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pivot Robotics](https://alderhq.app/companies/pivot-robotics)
- Location text: San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco")
- Posted: 2025-11-21 (348 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-03
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pivotrobotics/2bcbd79e-2570-4450-98cf-a0a74f67a047
- Skills listed (inferred): Python

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 1495): p25 $161k, median $200k, p75 $247k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Roles and Responsibilities

Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.

Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.

Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.

Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.

Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD.

Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.

Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.

Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

### Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.

Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.

Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.

Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)

### Optional Qualifications

M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.

Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control.

Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks.

Experience optimizing software for edge devices.

Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.

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