Senior Robotics Software Developer

Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding — a rapidly growing, venture-backed company bringing together AI, robotics, and manufacturing to help the homebuilding industry meet the growing demand for housing. Our robotic systems, built and  operated   inside  AI -powered factories, give the industry the production capacity, consistency, and speed to build more high-quality homes than traditional methods allow. Our team spans AI researchers and roboticists to factory operators, technicians, and production teams — all  building  the future of  homebuilding   together.  

We're building  physical AI for housing  — and unlike most of the field, our robots are already in production, fabricating real structures and generating real operational data every day across multiple factories.  

We’re looking for a Senior Robotics Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This is a senior IC role with architectural ownership and mentorship responsibility.  

Why join us?

• Purpose-Driven Work:  Contribute to projects with significant social, economic, and environmental impact.  

• Growth Opportunities:  Be part of a growth-stage startup with substantial upside and leadership potential.  

• Cutting-Edge Technology:  Work on state-of-the-art robotics solutions at the intersection of construction and automation.  

• Collaborative Culture:  Join a diverse, high-performing team committed to continuous learning and innovation.  

What you'll do:

• Lead the development of robotic simulators   — set up and extend simulation environments and test scenarios that mirror our production cells.  

• Lead the effort in motion planning and optimization  — develop and optimize motion-planning and collision-checking behaviors in ROS 2 / MoveIt2.  

• Develop perception components  — implement object detection, pose estimation, and point-cloud processing tasks for material handling and inspection.  

• Write clean, tested code  — produce well-documented C++ and Python, backed by unit and integration tests.   

• Debug integration issues  — help troubleshoot software–hardware issues alongside the robotics and hardware teams.  

• Set the engineering bar —  define standards for architecture, testing, and code quality; lead code reviews; mentor junior and mid-level developers.  

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related fields (Masters/Ph.D. preferred)  plus 5+ years  of relevant robotics software experience.  

• Expert-level C++ and Python,  with a track record of shipping production-quality robotics software.  

• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic control concepts.  

• Deep ROS 2 and MoveIt2 experience —  motion planning, collision checking, and trajectory optimization (e.g., OMPL, CHOMP/STOMP/TrajOpt-style approaches).  

• Ability to solve complex problems involving multi-disciplinary engineering concepts.  

• Strong hands-on experience with a  robotics simulator  (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar) including physics simulation.  

• Exposure to computer vision or perception concepts.   

• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup.   

• Willingness to work onsite at our R&D labs and production facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.  

Preferred Skills:  

• Experiential knowledge using  Isaac Sim  / Omniverse or similar simulation tools.   

• Applied or research experience with  vision-language-action (VLA) models  (e.g., OpenVLA, π0, RT-2-style) or  LLM-based task and motion planning .   

• Industrial robot programming ( KUKA , ABB, or Fanuc) and familiarity with vendor sensor/communication interfaces.   

• Sensor systems: industrial cameras, depth sensors, LiDAR, force/torque sensors, laser range finders/projectors.   

• Digital-twin technologies for validation and predictive maintenance.   

• Machine learning / deep learning applied to robotics.   

• Working knowledge of  CSA Z434  and  ISO 10218-2  safety standards for industrial robot systems and cell integration.   

• Experience in a fast-paced startup or scaling deep-tech environment.  

Benefits: Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries. Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company. Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1. Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team. Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry! Relocation assistance package (if required)     Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.