Software Engineer (New Grads 2025)

Who We Are

At Bastian Solutions R&D, we are a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers dedicated to innovation, envisioning groundbreaking ideas, and empowering Toyota Advanced Logistics to deliver cutting-edge autonomous vehicles and robotic systems to the material handling industry. We are a close-knit team that prides ourselves on a culture of putting our people first. It’s all about the team. Joining Bastian Solutions R&D means joining an extended work family that truly cares.

Meet The Team

Bastian Solutions R&D is a small team of about 60 employees with offices in Boise, ID and Dallas, TX. Our engineers call themselves Navy Seals; Air, Land, and Sea. We operate in a fast-paced environment, fail fast, and embody the concept of ‘It’s all about the team’. Our engineers have a multidisciplinary mindset, are constantly learning, and are not limited to their specialization.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Our collaborative culture promotes integrity, inclusion, and innovation providing opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Overview

The R&D Software Engineer will work with Bastian Solutions’ R&D team to produce industry leading Autonomous Vehicle and Robotic solutions for the Material Handling Industry. With a current team size of ~60 members, the Bastian R&D team is composed of a group of industry leading experts with cross-discipline skillsets and backgrounds. The R&D Software Engineer will work alongside like-minded engineers in an Agile development environment and will have the opportunity to engage in every stage of the R&D process. This includes research, innovation, design, and prototype development to successfully bring new products to market.

The R&D Software Engineer will work with Senior Software Engineers and Team Leads to develop our core software architecture as well as applied software solutions. This position will have ample opportunity to learn from senior team members, as well as to have ownership over designs and software implementations. The Software Team’s responsibilities cover all aspects of an autonomous robot’s software stack, from our core Robot Operating System (ROS2) architecture and low-level motion control algorithms to our high-level navigation, perception, and artificial intelligence stacks. The R&D Software Engineer will engage in the design, architecture, and development of these software components and systems.

The R&D Software Engineer will work directly for a Software Engineering Lead and will have collaboration opportunities with various other engineering disciplines and manufacturing business units, both internal and external to Bastian Solutions. As part of the Toyota Advanced Logistics family, Bastian Solutions has access to cutting edge technology and industry leading expertise across multiple fields of robotics and material handling.

Job Functions

• Engage in Agile development processes to plan sprints and team workloads
• Engage in software architecture design reviews to guarantee quality and continuity of our developed systems
• Participate in new product proposal and innovation processes
• Design and implement software components applicable to all aspects of autonomous vehicle and robotic systems
• Work closely with team members to learn from and build the team – peer programming sessions, PR reviews, and design reviews
• Execute and test software designs on live hardware
• Provide robust documentation for release software versions
• Follow GitFlow processes for robust version control
• Engage in mentorship of new team members
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field
• Master’s Degree strongly preferred
  
  

Preferred Skills And Required Qualifications

• Strong software architecture skills and experience with software design patterns
• Strong software development best practices, including SOLID principles
• Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience with Web Technologies is a plus
• Experience with version control systems, GIT preferred
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Experience with low-level communication interfaces – TCP/IP, Sockets, CAN, SPI
• Experience developing for, or interfacing with, embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Working experience with Robotics technologies (Motor Controllers, Lidars, Encoders, and various sensor technologies)
• Exposure or development experience with Autonomous Navigation Systems
  
  

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About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events
  
  

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.