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# Principal Software Engineer, Manipulation at RAD

Department: SoftwareSeniority in posting: Experienced

Compensation · Listed in posting

$140,000 – $220,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: New Bedford, Massachusetts

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 25, 2026

## Description

Berkshire Grey is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, Manipulation to lead the software architecture, technical strategy, and production deployment of robotic manipulation capabilities for its Scoop program. The role covers motion planning, kinematics, control, multi-arm coordination, simulation, hardware integration, distributed systems, and complex troubleshooting, while also mentoring engineers and guiding major technical decisions. The position requires extensive production software development experience, strong Python and C++ skills, and expertise in robotics systems.

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