Robotics Software Engineer – Motion Planning

Job Summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer for an innovative technology company developing advanced AI-powered robotics systems for life sciences and laboratory automation.

This role focuses on building software that enables robotic arms to operate scientific instruments with human-like precision and dexterity. You will work on motion planning trajectory optimization computer vision and robotics software integration to help robots perform complex tasks in dynamic laboratory environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on robotics software development experience strong programming skills in C or Python and an interest in deploying intelligent robotic systems on real-world hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms for robotic arm manipulators.
• Build software that enables robots to operate scientific instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Integrate test and debug robotics software across simulation environments and physical robots.
• Develop computer vision capabilities that allow robots to recognize manipulate and interact with laboratory tools and consumables.
• Implement collision avoidance and motion control solutions for dynamic laboratory environments.
• Work with simulation tools to develop test and validate robotic behaviors.
• Deploy and maintain robotics software running on physical hardware.
• Collaborate with scientists and technical teams at customer laboratories to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Troubleshoot robotics software and hardware integration issues.
• Improve robotics platform scalability reliability performance and robustness.
• Contribute to the development of software architecture and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of professional experience in robotics software engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Strong programming experience in C or Python.
• Understanding of robotics software development and robotic arm manipulators.
• Experience with motion planning trajectory optimization or robotic control systems.
• Ability to develop test and debug software for real-world robotic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced on-site engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics simulation frameworks such as PyBullet or MuJoCo.
• Familiarity with computer vision and perception systems.
• Experience with collision detection and avoidance in robotic environments.
• Knowledge of robotics communication and infrastructure tools such as ZMQ Redis and gRPC.
• Experience integrating software with physical robots sensors and scientific instruments.
• Exposure to laboratory automation life sciences or scientific equipment.
• Experience deploying robotics applications in production or customer environments.

Compensation & Equity

• Annual base salary: $148000$230000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive equity opportunity.
• Full-time employment.

Work Location & Schedule

• San Francisco California.
• On-site position five days per week.
• Candidates must be able to work from the San Francisco office.

Work Authorization

Eligible visa transfers and new visa sponsorships may be considered including OPT H-1B transfers new H-1B sponsorship and TN status subject to applicable eligibility and employer requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable employment laws.