What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at RAI Institute?
Software Engineer – Bring Robots to Life for the Public
Imagine your code controlling robots that the public can interact with. From driving a Spot robot with a phone to having a robot draw your portrait, your work will make robotics tangible, fun, and memorable.
The External Engagement Programs (EEP) Team turns research demos into interactive, production-ready experiences. We deploy our demos for 10–12 weeks at a time in public spaces, museums, and events, and we need engineers who can deliver software that works flawlessly in the real world.
What You'll Do
Imagine your code controlling robots that the public can interact with. From driving a Spot robot with a phone to having a robot draw your portrait, your work will make robotics tangible, fun, and memorable.
The External Engagement Programs (EEP) Team turns research demos into interactive, production-ready experiences. We deploy our demos for 10–12 weeks at a time in public spaces, museums, and events, and we need engineers who can deliver software that works flawlessly in the real world.
What You'll Do
- Turn internal prototypes into reliable, public-ready robot demos.
- Build new demos and prototypes that inspire and engage people.
- Ensure software runs without intervention for extended deployments.
- Collaborate with a creative team to design experiences that are both educational and fun.
- Maintain high-quality code through reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
- 5 years of experience with C or Python in production environments.
- Experience with ROS 2 or similar robotics frameworks.
- Familiarity with git, issue tracking, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical ideas clearly.
- Ability to work independently and within a fast-moving team.
- Precision, attention to detail, and troubleshooting expertise.
- Travel flexibility for occasional events and public demos.
- Experience with multiple robot platforms.
- Knowledge of machine learning in robotics applications.
- Familiarity with Docker, cloud, or other deployment tools.
- Your work will directly engage the public with state-of-the-art robotics.
- You will design and deploy software that works in the real world, not just in a lab.
- You will be part of a team that blends engineering excellence with creativity.
- You’ll see your projects come to life for thousands of people over weeks-long public events.