Senior Software Engineer (Robotics & Intelligence)

Posted 2 days ago

motivoCompton (CA)

Software Developers Computer Systems Design Services

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Lead

SALARY

$110,000 per year

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About the role

Build the Intelligence Behind Autonomous Systems at Motivo Are you a high‑level individual contributor with a mastery of robotics, embedded systems, and edge AI? Do you thrive on solving the “impossible” problems at the intersection of real‑time sensing, 5G connectivity, and hardened cybersecurity? Motivo is a premier product development firm where ambitious concepts become functional realities. We serve as the elite engineering engine for everything from stealth startups to Fortune 100 R&D labs.

The Role: Technical Lead & Systems Architect At Motivo, aSenior Software Engineerisn’t just a coder; you are the technical backbone of our most sophisticated robotic initiatives. You will own the software lifecycle of complex autonomous machines, moving from rapid prototyping to field‑ready deployment.

In This Role, You Will: Architect Core Systems: Design and implement robust software architectures on NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms using ROS 2 and DDS middleware. Drive AI Innovation: Develop and optimize GPU‑accelerated pipelines for AI detection, including thermal imaging for fire watch and audio SDKs for specialized acoustic signature detection. Enable Global Connectivity: Own the integration of 5G/LTE stacks to ensure low‑latency HD video streaming and reliable telemetry in challenging RF environments. Harden the Edge: Implement "security‑by‑design" following NIST SP 800‑53/171 standards, including AES‑256 encryption, TLS 1.3, and secure boot protocols. Ensure Fleet Reliability: Build and maintain the "safety net" for our robots, including A/B boot partitioning, robust OTA update mechanisms, and Ansible‑driven deployments. Technical Profile We are looking for an engineer who is fluent in the nuances of hardware‑software integration and thrives in a Linux‑heavy environment. Compute: Expert‑level knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson/ARM64 architectures and GPU optimization. Robotics: Deep experience with ROS 2, middleware tuning, and sensor fusion. Streaming/Video: Proficiency with GStreamer, RTSP, and WebRTC for complex video pipelines. Security & Ops: Experience with Ansible for automation and security tools like AIDE, Elastic Agent, or OSSEC.Languages: Mastery of C++ and Python (Modern C++ standards preferred).Required Qualifications

Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software, robotics, or autonomous systems. Edge Expertise: Proven track record of deploying ML models and high‑bandwidth sensing applications to edge devices. Connectivity: Practical experience with LTE/5G modem integration and RF coexistence. Security Mastery: Familiarity implementing NIST cybersecurity controls and FIPS‑validated cryptographic modules.

Education: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (MS/PhD in Robotics is a major plus).Benefits We offer a solid benefits package including high‑quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week, and profit‑sharing bonuses tied to company performance.

Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000. Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.

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