Robotics Software Engineer - Navigation

Rapyuta Robotics

Koto City, Tokyo, Japan permanent

Posted: September 15, 2025

Quick Summary

We are seeking a skilled Navigation Engineer to join our robotics team, focusing on wheeled mobile platforms. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about autonomous navigation and eager to push the boundaries of robotic mobility. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize navigation systems for real-world deployment.

Job Description

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Navigation Engineer to join our robotics team, focusing on wheeled mobile platforms. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about autonomous navigation and eager to push the boundaries of robotic mobility. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including perception, control, hardware, and software engineers—to design, implement, and optimize navigation systems for real-world deployment. Your ability to communicate effectively, share knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic development environment will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain navigation stacks using ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS Navigation Stack and custom solutions.

• Implement and optimize path planning algorithms such as Hybrid A* for dynamic environments.

• Containerize and manage development environments using Docker for scalable deployment.

• Collaborate with perception, localization and control teams to ensure seamless integration of navigation modules.

• Conduct simulation and real-world testing of navigation systems.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and trends in robotic navigation and actively propose new technologies and approaches.

• Document system architecture, design decisions, and performance evaluations.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Solid experience with ROS and navigation stack development.

• Proficiency in path planning algorithms.

• Hands-on experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), Docker and CI/CD tools.

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.

• Hands-on with Linux-based development environments.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively explore new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS2 and transitioning systems from ROS1 to ROS2.

• Knowledge in Perception and Computer Vision, including sensor fusion, object detection, SLAM, and AI.

• Familiarity with simulation and visualization tools.

• Experience working in agile development environments and using version control systems like Git.

• Experience with Behavior Tree

Benefits:
What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technologies.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Career growth and development opportunities.

• VISA application support

How to Apply

• If you are excited about advancing the field of robotics and meet the qualifications listed above, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position.
• We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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