Senior Software Developer

Rockwell Automation View all jobs

  • Waterloo, ON
  • $100,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!Job DescriptionAs a Senior Software Developer at , 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.Primary 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.
The Essentials: You will Have:
  • 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.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • 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
  • Experience with manipulators, related driver development and MoveIT
  • Experience with simulations with Gazebo
  • Experience with Docker and DevOps pipelines
What We Offer:
  • 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.For this role, the total target compensation is from $ 100,000.00 - $ 150,000.00 CAD Annual. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SS1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (519) 618-4899.Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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