Senior Robot Systems, Software Engineer - Robot Intelligence

The role

You will own the end-to-end software architecture for a robot platform. You will build foundations for hardware and software integration, establish engineering practices, and integrate work from reasoning, dexterity, perception, and simulation teams.

What you will do

• Guide cross-platform robotics software architecture, including component interfaces, dependencies, and integration
• Establish guidelines for repository organization, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Develop and integrate Python and C++ software within ROS/ROS2-based systems
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated integration tests for simulation and physical robots
• Maintain Docker-based development and runtime environments across x86-64 and ARM platforms
• Improve software deployment, logging, and troubleshooting workflows
• Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows

Required qualifications

• MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Experience developing and maintaining Linux-based software
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and hands-on integration with robotics hardware
• Experience designing software components and defining clear interfaces within complex systems
• Practical experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Ability to establish maintainable engineering practices while supporting fast-moving research
• Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Generous benefits

Before you apply

• In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer

About the company

The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a facility dedicated to advancing robotics through research and development. The lab collaborates with universities, startups, government labs, and Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.