Robotics Software Engineer
Oceaneering International
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Houston, TX · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
The Robotics Software Engineer will be a key member of the New Products Development core team and play a critical role in the success of prototyping and testing new product and service offerings for our commercial business units in subsea robotics, material handling automation, and in people mover applications, among others.
ESSENTIAL
Design, develop, implement, and test software on a variety of assignments across multiple projects.
Work across the robotics stack to solve challenging problems in land and sea-based robotics.
Test algorithms that run on our robots, both internal to the software system and client facing.
Create and execute software test plans to deliver quality software
Create prototypes and proof of concepts for new features
Support testing of prototype and document results
Work with system and product teams to ensure quality software delivery
Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.
ADDITIONAL
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Reporting Relationship
Manager – Software Manager
May take direction from Project Managers
Location
Role will be office based with flexibility to work virtually.
REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Software/Electrical Engineering or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 1 year experience with integrating multiple software modules
Minimum 1 Year experience working with C++ or Python in academic or professional environment
Minimum 1 year of experience working with electrical and electronic circuits in academic or professional environment.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
DESIRED
Preferred to have experience working with C++ or Python.
Preferred to have experience working with hardware (Motors, controllers, industrial manipulators, sensors etc.).
Preferred to have experience using GitHub, Agile, SCRUM or other formal processes
Experience working with complex software and system
Experience working with Image processing and AI
Experience in system state machine development and software configuration
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals
Analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage deadlines
Ability to effectively manage time to meet operational needs and desired outcomes.
Ability to approach new technologies and open-ended problems
This role involves working with items and technical data subject to ITAR. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully access export-controlled data as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Green Card holder, or designated protected status)
Ability to travel up to 10%
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
Mostly indoors during the day and occasionally at night
Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace
Work surface is stable (flat)
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Lift up to 20 pounds
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
Lift up to 10 pounds
Standing
Repetitive movements of arms and hands
Sit with back supported
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.