Software Engineer II, Controls at Agility Robotics

**Who this is for** This position is for a talented software engineer with a background in controls who is eager to solve complex whole-body coordination proble

Work type: onsite

Location: Onsite- Salem, OR

Salary: $114,000 – $148,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This position is for a talented software engineer with a background in controls who is eager to solve complex whole-body coordination problems for humanoid robots operating in physical environments. **Key highlights** You will work within a collaborative, agile team to design and implement high-performance, real-time control algorithms that enhance the autonomy and manipulation capabilities of the Digit platform. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 2+ years of experience in robotics control, particularly with mobile manipulation. - Are proficient in modern C++ and Python for developing production-grade software. - Possess deep knowledge of optimal control, model-predictive control, or rigid body dynamics. - Hold an MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or a related field.

Job Description

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About The Role

Our software team is growing and we are looking for a talented engineer to join our agile, world-class team. In this role, you will design, develop, and test control algorithms to enable fully coordinated, whole-body manipulation behaviors, enhancing Digit’s motion capabilities and autonomy in real-world deployments.

About The Work

• Solve whole-body robot coordination problems (including modeling, simulation, estimation, compensation) related to robust execution of manipulation behaviors and teleoperation

• Design and implement high-performance control algorithms for real-time on-robot execution

• Develop simulation and hardware experiments; perform failure analysis to evaluate and improve software reliability

• Collaborate with autonomy, AI, systems test & validation, skills development to release and test production-grade manipulation skills

• Actively participate in the bring up of prototype hardware

• 2+ years of experience in robotics control, including research-level and industry experience, preferably applied to mobile manipulation robots

• Experience with one or more of the following: Optimal Control, Model-Predictive Control, State Estimation, Control Systems Theory, Rigid Body Dynamics, Actuator Control. Bonus qualification: experience with Reinforcement Learning, Simulation

• MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience

• Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python

• Familiarity with standard agile development tools and practices, including Jira, Git, feature branching, CI/CD workflows

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range
$114,000—$148,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.

• Equity: Company stock options.

• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.

• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.

• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Time Off:

• Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.

• Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.

• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.

• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.

• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.

• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.

• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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