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Robotics Software Engineer jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit squarely in specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date. H-1B visa status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.
About the role
We’re hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that makes our warehouse robots move and work reliably. You’ll work on behaviors, motion control, and state estimation, connect our software to the hardware and systems around it, and take new features from prototype to customer fleet.
You’ll join the Bot Software team, working with senior engineers and hands-on across mechanical, electrical, and software on-site. It’s a good fit for someone with a few years of robotics experience who wants real ownership and room to grow.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and test robot behaviors and functions, including task sequencing and recovery from stops and interruptions
- Make software robust to real hardware failures like stale data, bus errors, and sensors that misreport
- Implement and tune motion control features like drive control, axis moves, and trajectory following
- Bring up sensors and actuators, and debug them over CAN/CANopen and our messaging layer (NATS, ROS 2)
- Define and maintain robust interfaces across a mix of off-the-shelf and in-house components, from motor drives and PLCs to internal services
- Write hardware abstractions and configuration that let features run across robot variants
- Build simulation scenarios and automated tests, and keep them running in CI
- Debug issues on real robots with logs, telemetry, and bench tools
- Own well-scoped parts of the stack in C++ and Python, and contribute to design and code reviews
Ideal Candidates:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience developing software for robots or other electromechanical systems
- Strong C++ and Python on Linux, STM32, or similar, running on real hardware
- Experience with behavior trees, state machines, or similar
- Working knowledge of controls, kinematics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filters)
- Experience with ROS 2 or another pub/sub framework
- Hands-on experience integrating hardware and vendor software (motors, encoders, IMUs, LiDAR, cameras) over CAN, UART, SPI, or similar
- Experience testing in both simulation and on hardware
- A methodical, evidence-driven approach to debugging
- Clear communication across disciplines
Nice to have:
- Behavior trees or state machines
- Mobile robots or warehouse automation, ideally at fleet scale
- Motion planning, trajectory generation, or LiDAR-based collision detection
- Docker or Kubernetes experience
- Experience with PLCs
A Final Note:
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
- Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
- Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
- Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
- Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
- Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
- Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
- Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters
Pay Notice
Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.
This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.
About Mytra:
We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.
About the role
We’re hiring a Robotics Software Engineer to build the software that makes our warehouse robots move and work reliably. You’ll work on behaviors, motion control, and state estimation, connect our software to the hardware and systems around it, and take new features from prototype to customer fleet.
You’ll join the Bot Software team, working with senior engineers and hands-on across mechanical, electrical, and software on-site. It’s a good fit for someone with a few years of robotics experience who wants real ownership and room to grow.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and test robot behaviors and functions, including task sequencing and recovery from stops and interruptions
- Make software robust to real hardware failures like stale data, bus errors, and sensors that misreport
- Implement and tune motion control features like drive control, axis moves, and trajectory following
- Bring up sensors and actuators, and debug them over CAN/CANopen and our messaging layer (NATS, ROS 2)
- Define and maintain robust interfaces across a mix of off-the-shelf and in-house components, from motor drives and PLCs to internal services
- Write hardware abstractions and configuration that let features run across robot variants
- Build simulation scenarios and automated tests, and keep them running in CI
- Debug issues on real robots with logs, telemetry, and bench tools
- Own well-scoped parts of the stack in C++ and Python, and contribute to design and code reviews
Ideal Candidates:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience developing software for robots or other electromechanical systems
- Strong C++ and Python on Linux, STM32, or similar, running on real hardware
- Experience with behavior trees, state machines, or similar
- Working knowledge of controls, kinematics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filters)
- Experience with ROS 2 or another pub/sub framework
- Hands-on experience integrating hardware and vendor software (motors, encoders, IMUs, LiDAR, cameras) over CAN, UART, SPI, or similar
- Experience testing in both simulation and on hardware
- A methodical, evidence-driven approach to debugging
- Clear communication across disciplines
Nice to have:
- Behavior trees or state machines
- Mobile robots or warehouse automation, ideally at fleet scale
- Motion planning, trajectory generation, or LiDAR-based collision detection
- Docker or Kubernetes experience
- Experience with PLCs
A Final Note:
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
- Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
- Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
- Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
- Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
- Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
- Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
- Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters
Pay Notice
Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.
This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Robotics Software Engineer
Align your degree to robotics duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the role's core duties. A computer science or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, ask your employer to document the technical equivalency in the LCA job description before filing.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before you negotiate an offer so you know the floor your employer is legally bound to meet.
Verify LCA coverage for every worksite
If you'll work across multiple facilities or client sites, each physical worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this early with your employer's immigration counsel so filings aren't delayed when your project location changes after your petition is approved.
Target companies with active robotics LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed LCAs for Robotics Software Engineer roles. Focusing your applications there shortens the sponsorship timeline because those companies have established processes and legal counsel familiar with the filing requirements.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
The O*NET occupation profile for robotics and related software engineering roles outlines the standard duties and required knowledge USCIS expects to see in a specialty occupation petition. Reviewing it helps you confirm your offer letter's duty list aligns with what adjudicators look for.
Account for H-1B cap status at smaller employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning the selection rules that apply to private employers don't affect them. If you're open to those sectors, you can receive an H-1B approval at any point in the year rather than waiting on the annual registration cycle.
H-1B Visa Robotics Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Robotics Software Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Robotics Software Engineer positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a closely related technical field. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, not just the job title, demand that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. A well-drafted job description that maps core duties to degree requirements is essential.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Robotics Software Engineers?
Manufacturers building autonomous systems, defense contractors, medical device companies, logistics automation firms, and large technology companies are the most active sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for robotics and software engineering positions, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring the role.
How does the LCA process work for a Robotics Software Engineer position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. The DOL must certify the LCA before your employer can file the I-129 petition with USCIS. Each separate worksite requires its own LCA, which matters if your role involves work at client facilities or multiple company locations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new robotics employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a valid I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're in a lawful H-1B status and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your new worksite and position duties before submitting the transfer petition.
Does the H-1B status period cover a full robotics project lifecycle?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum under standard rules. If your employer is sponsoring you for a green card and an I-140 is approved, extensions beyond six years are available in one-year or three-year increments. Plan project commitments and renewal timelines with your employer's immigration counsel well before your status expires.