# Robotics Software Engineer: Government Projects

**Company:** [GrayMatter Robotics](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/graymatter-robotics)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $130k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Ros2, Robotics, Robot Operating System, Motion Planning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Perception, Control Systems, Lidar, Depth Cameras, 6Dof Robot Arms, Vla
**Posted:** 2026-08-25

> Develop and deploy advanced robotics software for government manufacturing projects, spanning planning, learning, perception, control, R&D prototyping, and production support. Requires a master’s degree in a related field, at least two years of industry experience, and production-level C++ and Python proficiency.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and implement algorithms, systems, and architecture for high-DOF robotic systems in manufacturing environments.
- Partner with Systems and Applications Engineers to define robotics software feature requirements for non-standard and R&D projects.
- Execute proof-of-concept projects demonstrating robotic technology capabilities.
- Test and evaluate state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for planning, learning, perception, and control.
- Collaborate with the Robotics Software team on coding standards and practices so R&D prototypes can transition into production code.
- Maintain software features and versioning for systems deployed to government facilities.
- Rapidly modify and iterate on the software stack.
- Test and prototype inspection sensors, tools, and processes while partnering with sensor vendors.
- Partner with software engineers to prototype new ideas, processes, and methods.

## Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- At least 2 years of industry experience developing, implementing, and testing algorithms for planning, learning, perception, or control.
- Experience developing complex function-based software that interacts with sensor inputs, control loops, and redundancy.
- Production-level proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Proficiency with ROS2 and relevant open-source robotics libraries.
- Excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Must meet U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

## Nice-to-haves
- 4+ years of production deployment experience with complex robotics systems.
- Robotics R&D experience.
- Experience with LiDARs and stereo/depth cameras.
- Experience with 6DOF robot arms.
- Experience with state-of-the-art robotics algorithms, such as VLA.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $130,000–$170,000.
- Benefits and perks include medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with employer match, regular offsite events, and a discretionary productivity fund.

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