Software Engineer - Robot Connectivity & Wi-Fi Systems

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of Wi-Fi and connectivity issues observed in customer deployments
• Investigate connection drops, roaming issues, latency, packet loss, and throughput problems
• Analyze robot logs, OS-level networking data, and field telemetry to diagnose root causes
• Reproduce connectivity problems in lab, simulation, or controlled environments
• Design and implement improvements in robot networking and connectivity software
• Work with Linux networking stacks, drivers, and configuration to improve robustness
• Collaborate with customers and internal R&D teams to provide technical analysis and mitigation strategies
• Contribute to improving testing, monitoring, and deployment pipelines related to connectivity

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development or system engineering
• Strong experience debugging networked systems in production environments
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi connectivity in embedded or robotic systems
• M.Sc. in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with Linux networking (e.g., NetworkManager, wpa_supplicant, kernel network stack)
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and application-level communication behavior
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills regarding ambiguous failure modes
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile or moving clients in wireless networks
• Knowledge of containerized software and microservice-based communication (e.g., gRPC)
• Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or large-scale distributed systems
• Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, monitoring, and automated testing
• Experience using AI development tools

About the Company

Universal Robots is a leader in collaborative robotics, providing robust and scalable solutions for real-world customer environments. As part of the Teradyne family, we foster an inclusive culture that values innovation, diversity, and continuous learning to drive excellence in every connection.