Robotics Software Engineer (Python)

Robotics Software Engineer (Python) Software Engineering Ankeny, Iowa Contract Mar 30, 2026 Job Summary A global life sciences organization is hiring a Python Machine Automation Engineer to support automated system software programs used in agricultural research. This role operates in a fast-paced R D environment, focusing on robot programming, web application development, and database and API design to interact with automated machinery. The engineer will contribute to product design and specifications while leading code development, debugging, testing, implementation, support, and enhancement efforts. This position is based on-site in Ankeny, IA. Responsibilities Program and support robotic and automated machinery systems Develop web pages using Python and React to interface with automated equipment Design and maintain databases and develop JSON APIs Participate in product design and specification feedback processes Lead code development, debugging, and analysis of test results Implement, support, and enhance automated system software programs Operate with a high degree of creativity and latitude in a fast-paced R D environment Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a programming field At least 2 years of experience programming in Python Proficiency in SQL query development and relational database design Proficiency in

JSON API

development Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work on-site in Ankeny, IA

Preferred:

Experience with Vue Experience with Socket I/O CI/CD pipeline experience Experience working in an Agile development environment Experience using Git source control