# Karmen Lu

> Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/karmen

I’m a Software Engineer focused on robotics and autonomous systems. My journey began at Motional, where I discovered my interest in systems that move and interact with the world around us. I deepened that experience at ISEE, working on sensor integration, vehicle bring-up, and developing software for autonomous yard tractors. In academic research labs, I also worked on projects such as soft robotic grippers, human-robot teaming simulations, and parking spot optimization for smart cities. Most recently, at Impulse Space, I built ground software for spacecraft operations, including real-time telemetry systems, operator interfaces, and automation tools.

Outside of work, I enjoy CAD, combots, training autonomous behaviors in simulation, and mentoring a FIRST Robotics team. I’m always excited to connect with others who share my interest in robotics and autonomy.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Forterra
Jan 2025 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States

### Software Engineer @ Impulse Space
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Redondo Beach, California, United States

### Software Engineer @ ISEE
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

### Full Stack Engineer @ ISEE
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

### Test Infrastructure Intern @ Motional
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Product Manager @ Sandbox at Northeastern
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

### Developer @ Sandbox at Northeastern
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts

### CS4500 Teaching Assistant @ Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

### Software Engineer Co-op @ Lose It!
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Software Engineer Intern @ Red Hat
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### CS3500 Teaching Assistant @ Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

### Software Engineer Co-op @ Curriculum Associates
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | North Billerica, Massachusetts

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ mHealth Research Lab at Northeastern University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Junior Lab Assistant @ Center For Drug Discovery at Northeastern University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Boston Area

### Barista @ Boston Common Coffee Company
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Northeastern University

### High School Diploma
Arlington Catholic High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karmen-lu
- GitHub: https://github.com/karmenlu

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Last updated: 2026-03-20