Robotics Software Engineer

Ultra is accelerating progress toward boundless automation through a grounded and applied approach to general-purpose robots.

Unlike traditional industrial automation that's rigid and complex, our robots are zero integration—able to be installed in hours, not weeks—and are highly flexible, capable of quickly learning new tasks and delivering immediate ROI.

As a Robotics Engineer at Ultra, you'll join our NYC-based team to help lead robot development. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing constrained IK solvers and low-level control loops optimized for teleoperation and neural network control
• Leading wholistic robot and process design for intended applications
• Developing cutting-edge teleoperation stack focused on minimal latency while maintaining safety
• Creating novel interfaces for human-robot teleoperation and AI interaction
• Conducting rapid hardware evaluation including component research, driver development, and supplier management
• Implementing accurate hardware simulations
• Supporting customer installations with occasional travel (up to 1x/month)

The ideal candidate is a generalist engineer passionate about robotics who:

• Can deploy high-quality production code as part of a software team
• Thrives in high-trust, high-autonomy environments without micromanagement
• Is driven by impact and personal growth
• Has MechE/EE experience (bonus) with robotics components including PCBs
• Stays current with cutting-edge robotics research

Founded by experienced entrepreneurs with a decade of collaboration, we move fast and already have revenue-generating robots deployed, with plans to rapidly scale this year. Join us in making automation accessible to all.