Robotics Software Engineer

HIKINEX invites applications from talented professionals for the Robotics Software Engineer position based in San Francisco, California. This full-time role offers the chance to advance robotics software capabilities as part of a collaborative local team.

Role Overview

The Robotics Software Engineer at HIKINEX in San Francisco, California focuses on creating reliable code that drives intelligent robotic behaviors and system interactions. In this full-time capacity you will tackle challenges spanning algorithm development, platform integration, and iterative refinement to support high-performing robotics workplace solutions. Candidates searching for Robotics Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, California or HIKINEX careers will find this opportunity centered on practical engineering impact within an on-site setting.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, code, and refine software modules that manage robotic movement, sensing, and decision-making pipelines.
• Build and refine control loops, localization features, and perception routines using established robotics frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to merge software layers smoothly onto physical robot hardware.
• Run structured tests, diagnose runtime issues, and tune performance metrics for consistency and safety.
• Document technical designs, review peer contributions, and incorporate advances from the broader robotics domain.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to write production-grade software in C++ and Python tailored to real-time robotic constraints.
• Solid grounding in robotics fundamentals such as kinematics, path planning, and multi-sensor data fusion.
• Familiarity with common robotics libraries and middleware that accelerate development cycles.
• Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, robotics engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Clear communication habits and a collaborative mindset suited to in-person work in San Francisco, California.

About HIKINEX

HIKINEX is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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