Senior Software Engineer, Robotics/Mapping/Localization

Foxrobotics

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Austin, Texas Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted November 4, 2025
Job description

Fox Robotics is at the bleeding edge of warehouse automation, with a focus on autonomous forklifts. As the leader in this space, Fox has clear product market fit and is scaling fast. With this growth, employees have a once-in-a-career opportunity to learn, all while working as part of a mission-driven team focused on making robots that work.

What you’ll do:

  • Design and build a modern, scalable SLAM system for an autonomous vehicles
  • Work with other engineers as part of a close-knit team
  • Participate in production on-call support rotations
  • Travel to customer sites for field support at least 2x / year

What you’ll need: 

  • Deep knowledge of 3D point cloud processing, SLAM, and related subjects
  • Experience programming in C++
  • B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong programming skills
  • Strong communication skills

Nice to have:  

  • M.S. / Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience programming in Python
  • Experience with sensors and hardware
  • Experience with warehousing or logistics
  • Experience with deep learning-driven perception systems

Benefits and perks:

  • A once in a career opportunity to build, alongside colleagues who deeply care (plus robots that aren’t bad, either!)
  • Competitive salary and stock options
  • Generous healthcare options
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Other perks that connect us, including lunch on Fridays, team building activities, and more!

 

More About Fox Robotics 

We make robots that work.

Our robotic forklifts are human multipliers: They make it possible for people to do more with less while also creating safer and more efficient working conditions. Doing more with less is how we future-proof supply chain workflows, grow our economy, and provide higher-paying jobs. We make robots that work to make life better.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


 

About this role

Summary

Design and build scalable SLAM systems for autonomous vehicles in warehouse robotics

Job title

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics/Mapping/Localization

Experience level

senior level

Industry

robotics

Location requirements

Austin, Texas, on-site with travel for field support

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++programmingcommunication

Preferred skills

Pythonsensorshardwaredeep learning

Specializations

SLAMpoint cloud processingroboticsmappinglocalization
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City