Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS 2 / Systems Architect)
full-time•on-site•New York+ Competitive
About this role
About This Role
We’re looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer who lives and breathes robotics, loves writing clean, robust code, and wants to architect the software backbone that powers production-ready robotic machines. Own the ROS 2 system architecture across all subsystems (motion, vision, PLCs, and custom hardware). Design and implement scalable, modular ROS 2 packages with clean interfaces, launch files, and lifecycle management. Define and maintain integration between ROS 2, PLCs, and vision systems (e.g., OPC-UA, Modbus, custom drivers). Build the deployment layer: containerization, CI/CD pipelines, logging, monitoring, and automated bring-up. Select and configure industrial compute hardware (IPC/GPU, networking, storage) for reliable customer deployments. Write high-quality, testable C++/Python code that sets the standard for the team. Collaborate closely with hardware, controls, and vision engineers to bring up systems in the lab and at customer sites. Ensure every deployment is field-hardened, professional, and robust - no “demo code.”
Interview process
- 1Interview
- 2Stage 2
- 3Stage 3
- 4Second Round Interview
- 5Technical Interview
- 6On-Site Interview
- 7Offer
What you'll do
- Own the ROS 2 system architecture across all subsystems
- Design and implement scalable, modular ROS 2 packages
- Define and maintain integration between ROS 2, PLCs, and vision systems
- Build the deployment layer: containerization, CI/CD pipelines, logging, monitoring, and automated bring-up
- Select and configure industrial compute hardware for reliable customer deployments
- Write high-quality, testable C++/Python code
- Collaborate closely with hardware, controls, and vision engineers
- Ensure every deployment is field-hardened, professional, and robust
About Silana
Silana is building fully automated robotic sewing systems. Their technology combines robotics, machine vision, and industrial automation to transform how garments are manufactured, tackling some of the hardest problems in robotics including handling deformable materials, real-time perception, and scalable automation.
Our culture
- Fast-moving environment
- High-ownership
- Innovative technology
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What does a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS 2 / Systems Architect) do at Silana?
As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS 2 / Systems Architect) at Silana, you will: own the ROS 2 system architecture across all subsystems; design and implement scalable, modular ROS 2 packages; define and maintain integration between ROS 2, PLCs, and vision systems; and more.
Is the Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS 2 / Systems Architect) position at Silana remote?
The Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS 2 / Systems Architect) position at Silana is based in New York, United States and is on-site. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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