Robotics Software Engineer at Underwriters Laboratories

Compensation · Listed in posting

$89,602 – $123,203/yr

Location: Skokie, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Description

UL Research Institutes is hiring a Robotics Software Engineer in its Skokie, Illinois office to build and maintain software that integrates laboratory automation, robotics, scientific instruments, data systems, and decision tools into autonomous experimental workflows. The role focuses on scalable APIs, workflow orchestration, sample tracking, system-state management, hardware and instrument integration, monitoring, logging, and modern software engineering practices. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least four years of professional software development experience, Python proficiency, and experience with production software systems; the role offers a salary of $89,602.01 to $123,202.76 and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Required Skills

Python
APIs
Workflow orchestration
OPC-UA
Docker
CI/CD
SQL/NoSQL databases

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, robotics, controls, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 4 years of professional software development experience.
Experience building scalable software systems beyond standalone scripts.
Experience integrating laboratory instruments, robotics, automation, or other cyber-physical systems is strongly preferred.
Experience working in a scientific research, laboratory, manufacturing, or research and development environment is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with an additional programming language or development framework such as C#, .NET, Java, Go, or TypeScript.
Experience designing APIs, distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
Experience integrating software with hardware, robotics, instrumentation, or automation systems.
Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data integration.
Knowledge of workflow orchestration, scheduling, state machines, and asynchronous systems.
Experience with Git, automated testing, Docker, CI/CD, and software documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with scientific laboratories, robotics, controls, or autonomous systems is highly desirable.
Translation Company Name: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.