Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors
TLDR
Develop autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle real-world challenges in automation and robotics.
Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About The Role
Our software team is growing and we are looking for a talented engineer to join our agile, world-class team. In this role you will develop autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots to interact with the world around it. You will work closely with state estimation, navigation, and controls teams to execute behaviors aimed at solving challenging problems in real-world deployments.
About The Work
- Design, implement, test, and deploy autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots
- Prototype autonomous behaviors in simulation and execute on robot hardware
- Develop algorithms robust to environmental uncertainty and imperfect state estimation
- Implement performance tests for evaluating the reliability of robot behaviors
- Contribute to the software architecture and design of the autonomy stack
- Collaborate with members of the autonomy teams to solve complex cross functional problems
- Engineer high quality software that is well tested, reliable and maintainable
About You
- Industry experience deploying mobile manipulation robots in real world applications
- Experience developing manipulation algorithms on high-DOF robots
- Familiarity with behavior trees, finite state machines, or similar behavior management and execution systems
- Experience with perception and scene understanding especially as it pertains to manipulation
- Strong robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, sensing, and control
- Experience using simulation tools such as Isaac Sim / Mujoco / Drake / gazebo or similar
- Experience with automated testing for simulation
- Strong debugging skills; the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues that arise within robotics
- Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
- Experience leveraging machine learning to improve grasp planning and object manipulation
- Experience in classical robotics motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms
- MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
- Publications in your field (RSS, ICRA, IROS preferred)
We are open to remote candidates, but a prefer this role to be hybrid position based out of one of our Salem, Pittsburgh, or Fremont offices.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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Benefits
Equity Compensation
Company stock options.
Flexible Work Hours
A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Health Insurance
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Learning Budget
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Catered lunches and snacks
On-site perks include catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments.
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid parental leave programs.
Paid Time Off
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Agility Robotics develops advanced humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries such as logistics and manufacturing. Our flagship robot, Digit, is engineered for mobility, dexterity, and intelligence, ensuring seamless integration into real-world environments.