Python Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting robotics automation, data processing, and system-level tooling. You will design and support backend services that enhance robot performance monitoring, telemetry, and data-intensive robotics applications in distributed environments.

• Develop scripts and services to support robotics automation, data processing, and system-level tooling.
• Design and support backend services for robot performance monitoring, telemetry, and data-intensive robotics applications in distributed environments.
• Support CI/CD workflows for robotics software, test infrastructure, and internal engineering tools, ensuring reliability from development through deployment.
• Build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications (Docker) used in robotics development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate closely with robotics, systems, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure software reliability, performance, and integration with physical systems.
• Perform data querying and analysis using SQL and relational databases to support robot diagnostics, testing, and operational insights.
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot applications running on Linux/Unix systems, including those deployed in lab, factory, or field robotics environments.

• Expertise in Python programming.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Experience with Docker for building, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems support and troubleshooting.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering.

The role involves working closely with robotics, systems, hardware, and manufacturing teams in a collaborative environment. You will be working with technologies such as Docker and Linux/Unix systems in robotics development, testing, and production settings. The position may require work in various environments, including lab, factory, or field robotics settings.

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $65