Robotics Software Engineer (Controls & Perception)

Danaher Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CAIndianapolis, IN
Salary
$150,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.

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TL;DR · Robotics Software Engineer (Controls & Perception)

The Robotics Software Engineer (Controls & Perception) joins the R&D Software team to develop software enabling laboratory automation systems to sense, interpret, and interact with the physical world. This role involves designing and implementing control, perception, and real-time software capabilities to drive precise robotic motion, liquid handling, and autonomous instrument operation. You will develop advanced control algorithms, create real-time perception capabilities using sensor fusion and computer vision, and improve automation software through embedded optimization and hardware-in-the-loop testing. The role requires expertise in C++, Python, and core concepts like state estimation, Kalman filtering, and model predictive control. Candidates must possess experience with SLAM and CI/CD practices for robotics systems. This position focuses on the technical challenge of creating reliable, autonomous laboratory operations to automate complex workflows within the life sciences and diagnostics domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced control algorithms for precise robotic motion, liquid handling, and sample transport.
  • Create real-time perception capabilities using sensor fusion, computer vision, and calibration techniques.
  • Optimize automation software performance through embedded optimization and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Implement modern CI/CD validation practices for embedded and robotics systems.
  • Design intelligent instrument behaviors in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and AI engineering teams.
  • Identify failure modes and define safe operating boundaries to ensure robust autonomous laboratory operations.
  • Develop software that enables instruments to sense, interpret, and interact with the physical world.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience developing control, perception, or automation software for robotics, laboratory automation, or other physical systems.
  • Strong foundation in control systems engineering including state estimation, Kalman filtering, optimal control, and model predictive control (MPC).
  • Proficiency in C++ for real-time and embedded software development.
  • Experience using Python for tooling, testing, performance profiling, and latency optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with perception technologies such as sensor fusion, SLAM, or real-time computer vision.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and modern CI/CD practices for embedded or robotics systems.
  • Previous experience in laboratory automation, medical devices, or other regulated instrumentation environments (preferred).

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