Senior Software Developer

Rockwell Automation•Waterloo, ON

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Developer at Clearpath Robotics By Rockwell Automation, you will build production-grade robotics software across both high-level and low-level embedded systems. As a part of the Clearpath Platform Software team, you will integrate ROS 2 systems over CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other custom protocols. Also, you will dig deep into embedded firmware in C microcontrollers for high uptime systems. You will report to Sr. Manager, Robot Technology Integration. You will work Hybrid in Waterloo, ON.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
Legal authorization to work in Canada is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Typically required 5+ years of related work experience.
3+ years with ROS 2 in production robotics
3+ years in embedded firmware development on STM32/FreeRTOS
C and modern C++ skills
Python proficiency
Strong Linux (Ubuntu), Git, CI/CD, and automated test practices
Effectively propose, test and communicate industrial engineering principles to contribute to solution feasibility / improvements
Experience collaborating with cross-functional and external client teams to gather comprehensive data required for model development and/or analysis
General mechatronics interest and experience working on open-source projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with manipulators, related driver development and MoveIT
Experience with simulations with Gazebo
Experience with Docker and DevOps pipelines

Responsibilities

Architect and develop ROS 2 software (C++/Python) for distributed robotic systems
Design and implement embedded firmware in C for STM32/TI microcontrollers
Developing drivers for various payloads over CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and custom protocols
Lead debugging across firmware, middleware, and application layers using logs, traces, and on-target tools
Establish testing strategy: unit tests, HIL/SIL, integration tests, and field validation
Interacting with Rockwell teams as necessary to assess impact of new features or products
Recommending product feature and improvement ideas to our Product and Engineering teams, that lead to greater system optimization in the real world.

Benefits

Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plans
Paid Time off
Volunteering Time off
Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
Employer Paid DC Pension
Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.