Software Engineer for Industrial Robotics (C++, Python)

About Mujin

Mujin develops "MujinController," a platform that leverages a real-time digital twin and advanced robotics to seamlessly connect industrial equipment for fully autonomous operations.

Driven by our unique approach towards Robotics Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), we offer a robust suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms, enabling autonomous robot movement and transforming automation in challenging industrial environments.

Trusted by globally recognized companies, our cutting-edge technology enhances efficiency and innovation across the supply chain. With headquarters in Japan and expanding offices in China, the US, and Europe, Mujin offers a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your work directly shapes the future of automation.

Position

Mujin uses robotics technology to develop smart automation solutions for logistics and manufacturing. Our technology gives robots perception and awareness, enabling them to take on more advanced tasks by applying our unique approach to industrial robotics, Machine Intelligence (MujinMI). Our advanced technology is already used by multiple Fortune 100 companies. If you're interested in production-level robotics and want to be part of a team that changes the world through automation, Mujin might be the right place for you. Our team is growing fast at global offices in Japan, China, and the United States.

We work in a fast-paced, agile environment where we constantly collaborate, review ideas amongst peers, and test proposed solutions. We encourage continuous learning and brainstorming of ideas within the team!

As a part of the Robotics System Team, you will be focusing on algorithmic design, development, and deployment of robotics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Solve cutting-edge scientific and technical challenges in motion planning, control, and system design of industrial robots
• Design, develop, and test 1) motion planning and control algorithms for industrial robots to execute various tasks such as picking and material handling; 2) highly concurrent software systems; 3) real-time communication modules with robot controllers and peripheral devices in C/C++
• Deploy Mujin systems at customer sites

Your qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Academic background in computer science, robotics, or related fields
• 3+ years of academic or work experience in robotics or software engineering
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Experience using linear algebra and 3D geometry to solve engineering problems
• Experience with Linux
• Highly enthusiastic about robotics

Preferable Requirements

• Experience with developing concurrent and hierarchical robotic software systems such as ROS
• Experience with software development in medium to large scale team
• Experience with multi-joint robot hardware
• Advanced Linux user
• Mathematical background such as multibody dynamics, collision checking, search algorithms and optimization

What we offer

• Flexible dress code policy
• Commuting allowance
• Social insurance (including Employment, Industrial Accident Compensation, Health Insurance, and Pension)
• Free buffet lunch every workday
• Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
• High-end coffee machine
• Exclusive Employee Gym Access
• Monthly team dinner support

Additional details

Attractiveness

• We are focused on solving real-world problems and your contributions are deployed quickly to empower industrial robots to perform tasks that were previously impossible
• Our team members come from specialized areas in robotics and have achieved degrees from schools such as Nanyang Technological University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Stanford University, and some have won top prizes in robotics competitions
• We use “machine intelligence” to make our robots intelligent. It's a fusion of real-time motion planning, perception, simulation, and control technologies. Check this article for more info

Location

3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan

Nearest Station: Tatsumi Station, Shinonome Station

Work Hours

8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)

Salary

• Flexible, depending on experience and skills
• Salary revision twice a year
• Additional bonuses or incentives may be available based on performance

Holidays

• Two days off per week (Every Saturday and Sunday)
• Annual paid leave
• Year-end vacations
• Celebration or condolence leave
• Family caregiver leave
• Maternity leave
• Childcare leave
• Other holidays as defined by the company