Robotics Software Engineer, Motion Planning

Company: Intrinsic
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core. Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics. Role As a Robotics Software Engineer in Motion Planning, you will leverage your experience in robotics algorithms, motion generation, kinematics and user interactions to significantly enhance the capabilities of today's robots. Through close collaboration with fellow roboticists, software engineers, and integration engineers, you will contribute to the development and robustness of our robotic software platform, enabling robots to efficiently execute a wide range of tasks in industrial environments and deploying impactful robotics products. How your work moves the mission forward Design and implement robust and efficient motion planning and kinematics algorithms. Design and implement user friendly debugging and planning introspection tools. Align our robot software stack to customers needs and applications. Improve our robotics software framework and contribute to a reliable product. Skills you will need to be successful Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics or related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in two or more of the following: robot motion planning, optimization, kinematics, robotics algorithms. 3 years of professional experience programming robotics software in C++. Skills that will differentiate your candidacy PhD in Robotics, Computer Science or similar technical field. Experience in applying robot algorithms for robot manipulation on real systems. Domain knowledge in motion planning, optimization, kinematics, trajectory generation. Experience in developing the entire stack: ranging from writing kinematics, motion generation, to system integration and testing. Extensive knowledge in C++ software design and development. In addition to the salary range below, this full-time position is eligible for bonus equity benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range bonus equity for your targeted location and role during the hiring process. Salary Range $188,800 - $235,875 USD At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: candidate-support@intrinsic.ai.

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