Robotics Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, USA 2026

Ready to program robot arms that run real laboratory experiments? Premier Global Links is recruiting a Robotics Software Engineer for an AI-powered life sciences robotics company in San Francisco. OPT, H-1B transfers, new H-1B sponsorship, and TN status may all be considered. If motion planning and lab automation excite you, this role offers hands-on impact.

About the Role

You will build software that lets robotic arms operate scientific instruments with human-like precision. This includes developing motion planning and trajectory optimisation algorithms for robotic manipulators. Additionally, you will build computer vision capabilities so robots can recognise and handle laboratory tools.

You will also integrate, test, and debug software across simulation and physical robots. The job involves working with scientists at customer laboratories to solve real operational challenges. It is on-site five days a week in San Francisco and pays $148,000 to $230,000, plus equity.

About the Hiring Firm

Premier Global Links LLC is a small recruiting and consulting firm supporting client projects across multiple US locations. It recruits for roles ranging from engineering and manufacturing to sales and legal positions. For this search, it represents a technology company building AI-powered robotics for life sciences and laboratory automation.

That client develops robotic systems that operate scientific instruments and support automated lab workflows. The client is located in San Francisco and works in a fast-paced, on-site engineering environment. The client’s name will be shared later in the process.

Job Duties

• Develop motion planning and trajectory optimisation for robotic arms
• Build software that operates scientific instruments and lab equipment
• Integrate, test, and debug software in simulation and on physical robots
• Develop computer vision to recognise and manipulate lab tools
• Implement collision avoidance and motion control solutions
• Deploy and maintain robotics software on physical hardware

Job Requirements

• 1–8 years’ professional experience in robotics software engineering
• Strong programming experience in C++ or Python
• Experience with motion planning, trajectory optimisation, or robot control
• Ability to develop, test, and debug software on real-world robots
• Comfort working on-site in a fast-paced engineering environment
• PyBullet or MuJoCo, computer vision, and ZMQ, Redis, or gRPC experience preferred

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Conclusion

This role suits robotics engineers who enjoy seeing code move real hardware. With strong pay, equity, and visa flexibility, the package is attractive. For engineers seeking work at the edge of lab automation, this opportunity is worth pursuing.

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