# Software Engineer, C++

- **Company:** Path Robotics
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Not specified
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30

## Job description

Build the Path Forward
At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.
Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.
Our Software Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing by building robust, real-time back-end and robotics systems. Our flexible system integrates robots, sensors, and other manufacturing systems and combines them with our cutting-edge algorithms. Come solve the hardest problems with the best team on the planet!
What You’ll Do
Design modular, concurrent, and distributed systems for perception, planning, and execution — strong multithreading and synchronization
Develop robotic welding features with automated testing, optimized for real-time, deterministic behavior
Integrate computer vision, motion planning, and control systems with industrial robots
Debug complex issues across real-time motion control, perception pipelines, and multi-package integration
Conduct code reviews and write comprehensive unit and integration tests
Who You Are
Bachelor's in CS, Robotics Engineering, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
1–2 years in production robotics, C++ systems with real-world deployment or equivalent experience. Strong C++ proficiency preferred.
Experience with ROS2 (publishers/subscribers, services, node lifecycle, or equivalent)
Comfortable with CMake, colcon workspaces, and dependency management
Solid multithreading/concurrency skills — thread-safe, real-time, deterministic systems
Proficient with Git, CI/CD, and containerized deployments (Docker)
Tech
C++ for high-performance, real-time systems development
ROS and ROS2 (publishers/subscribers, services, multi-package integration)
catkin and colcon workspaces with CMake build systems
Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform (AWS), CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Why You'll Love It Here
Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
401(k) retirement plan through Empower
Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!
Who We Are
At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

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