Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Asus•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ASUS Robotics & AI Center is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join our global research and development team. This role focuses on building and maintaining the software systems that power our UAVs and other robotics platforms, contributing across the stack on everything from core platform components to integrations with hardware and perception systems. We are looking for an engineer with strong software engineering fundamentals, a track record of delivering production-quality software, and the ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, collaborative builder who works closely with senior engineers, hardware specialists, and researchers to design and ship reliable software for real-world robotics applications.

Requirements

Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, including C, C++, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
Understanding of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, design patterns, source control management, and test automation.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to work confidently in a rapidly changing, fast-paced and results-oriented corporate environment where a high degree of flexibility is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Flexibility to attend virtual meetings with the Taiwan-based team at least three nights per week.
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
10 years of industry software engineering experience or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UAVs, robotics platforms, autonomous systems, or real-time/embedded systems is a plus.
Familiarity with concurrent or distributed systems is a plus.
Exposure to ROS, sensor integration, or hardware-software co-development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement software components for UAVs and other robotics platforms in collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional partners.
Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented source code adhering to modern software development practices.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture conversations to deliver high-quality solutions.
Debug and resolve issues across software, hardware, and system boundaries.
Collaborate with hardware engineers, researchers, and other software engineers to integrate components into cohesive systems.
Continuously improve technical skills by learning from teammates, reading relevant literature, and staying current with industry best practices.