Robotics Software Developer (Courtice)

Robotics Software Developer Location: Oshawa, ON | Type: Full-time, Permanent | Start Date: June 2026 About Korechi Innovations Inc. Founded in 2016, Korechi Innovations is a leader in autonomous field robotics. We design and manufacture rugged, AI-powered platforms like the Pik’r™ and Raek’r™ to automate labor-intensive tasks in the farming and golf industries. Based at our headquarters in Oshawa, Ontario, we are a fast-growing team dedicated to reducing GHG emissions through electrification and boosting efficiency for family farms and world-class golf courses. The Role As a Robotics Software Developer, you will design, build, and optimize the software intelligence that drives our autonomous vehicles through complex, outdoor environments. You will develop robust software stacks—integrating high-precision GNSS, LiDAR, and computer vision—to ensure our robots operate safely and efficiently on challenging terrain. This is an on-site position at our Oshawa headquarters, offering significant hands-on development opportunities. This is not a remote-working opportunity. Key Responsibilities - Software Development: Develop, test, and debug autonomous navigation and control software using Python and C++ within the ROS/ROS2 framework. - Machine Learning Integration: Maintain and integrate ML models for obstacle detection, terrain classification, and edge-case handling. - Field Testing & Debugging: Conduct hands-on testing at farms and golf courses to debug and refine code on-site in real-world conditions. - Communication Protocols: Design and optimize data protocols for seamless communication between robotic hardware, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud), and user-facing apps. - Team Collaboration: Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate across mechanical and software teams to advance our modular robotic platforms. Mandatory Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Core Experience: Minimum 1 years of practical experience programming autonomous robots. - Programming Mastery: Qualified-level proficiency in Python and C++. - OS Expertise: Deep experience with Linux (specifically Ubuntu 20.04+), command-line environments, Bash files, Udev, and system services. - Problem Solving: Exceptional logical and mathematical intelligence for complex spatial algorithms. Preferred Skills & Assets - Advanced Robotics: Experience with Nav2, SLAM, AMCL, and computer vision. - Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with sensors such as LiDAR, GNSS (RTK), IMUs, and motor controllers. - Cloud & QA: Experience with APIs (Google Drive/Cloud/Firebase), Docker images for production, and a "test-first" QA mindset. - Soft Skills: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and switch between tasks effectively. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oq5bb