Rapyuta Robotics

Robotics Software Engineer - Navigation

Location

Tokyo

Remote

On-site / hybrid

Visa

Sponsorship available

Language

Japanese: Not Required / English: Business Level

Posted

Dec 23, 2025

Engineering

Eng - Other

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Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Navigation Engineer to join our robotics team, focusing on wheeled mobile platforms. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about autonomous navigation and eager to push the boundaries of robotic mobility.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including perception, control, hardware, and software engineers—to design, implement, and optimize navigation systems for real-world deployment. Your ability to communicate effectively, share knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic development environment will be key to your success.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain navigation stacks using ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS Navigation Stack and custom solutions
Implement and optimize path planning algorithms such as Hybrid A* for dynamic environments
Containerize and manage development environments using Docker for scalable deployment
Collaborate with perception, localization and control teams to ensure seamless integration of navigation modules
Conduct simulation and real-world testing of navigation systems
Stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and trends in robotic navigation and actively propose new technologies and approaches
Document system architecture, design decisions, and performance evaluations

Required Skills

Minimum skills:
Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
Solid experience with ROS and navigation stack development
Proficiency in path planning algorithms
Hands-on experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), Docker and CI/CD tools
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
Hands-on with Linux-based development environments
Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively explore new technologies

Preferred Skills

Experience with ROS2 and transitioning systems from ROS1 to ROS2
Knowledge in Perception and Computer Vision, including sensor fusion, object detection, SLAM, and AI
Familiarity with simulation and visualization tools
Experience working in agile development environments and using version control systems like Git
Experience with Behavior Tree
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technologies
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Career growth and development opportunities
VISA application support