Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust simulations of large robot fleets operating in complex environments.
Responsibilities
• Design and extend simulation frameworks to support new robots, sensors, and behaviors
• Advance the development of Digital Twins that reflect real warehouse environments
• Implement accurate models of sensor inputs, physics, and environmental interactions
• Define and implement testing metrics to evaluate simulation accuracy and robot performance
• Optimize simulation performance and scalability for large-scale fleet testing
• Collaborate with other Robotics Software teams by creating test environments for feature development, debugging, and performance tuning
• Perform other duties as required
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C++ or Rust
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing simulations, games, or game engines, ideally using Entity-Component-System (ECS) architectures
• Experience working with the Bevy game engine
• Familiarity with AWS and DevOps tools and workflows
• Demonstrated experience with ROS 1 or ROS 2 for simulating robotic systems and environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects with shifting deadlines and requirements
• Proficient English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
Company Overview
• Locus Robotics is a warehouse robotics company that manufactures autonomous mobile robots to support e-commerce. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.locusrobotics.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Locus Robotics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 7 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.