Robotics Software Engineer - Navigation

Rapyuta Robotics

📍 Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

Full time Computer Occupations Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

Job description 

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. 

Key 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...