Senior Software Engineer, Navigation (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Navigation (Robotics): Designing and optimizing navigation and mobility controls algorithms to enhance the speed and safety of autonomous mobile robots. Focus on integrating contributions into broader hardware/software systems, developing scalable software architectures, and mentoring engineers in planning and control.

Location: Willing to work in the office from our Charlestown, MA location at least three days per week.

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company that automates truck unloading using AI, machine learning, and robotics.

What you will do

• Lead a team to design and optimize navigation and mobility controls algorithms for autonomous mobile robots.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate contributions into broader hardware and software systems.
• Design and contribute to the architecture of scalable software systems that support the deployment of multiple robots in diverse and dynamic environments.
• Mentor other software engineers to improve the team’s overall capabilities in planning and control.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or higher with 3 years of experience, working in robotics environments.
• Industry experience developing navigation algorithms for mobile robots.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experienced with motion planning and controls for robotics systems, with a strong understanding of navigation systems and non-holonomic mobile robots.
• Willing to work in the office from our Charlestown, MA location at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++.
• Experience with mathematical optimization for motion planning.
• Experience leading a team of engineers through a Scrum process.

Culture & Benefits

• Best-in-class health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays.
• 401K contributions of 5% of your salary.
• Travel supplies and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.