Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Controls

Job description

About the Role: Robust AI is an early-stage startup founded by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI, and Supply Chain who are dedicated to making the promise of Embodied AI a reality. We are a collaborative group with a diverse set of perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making robots that are valuable to customers and delightful to use. Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, safe, and flexible: fully autonomous and truly collaborative. We’re looking for a robotics software engineer focused on controls to help develop and refine the core behaviors of our mobile robots. This role sits at the intersection of motion control, physical interaction, and real-world robustness. You’ll work on control systems that enable safe, intuitive, and reliable robot behavior—both autonomously and in close collaboration with human operators. This is a hands-on role where you’ll design, implement, and deploy controllers on real hardware, contributing directly to how our robots move, react, and interact in dynamic environments. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain control algorithms for autonomous mobile ro...