Senior Robotics Software Engineer

We are a well-funded startup on a mission to build the nervous system for AI-powered robots in industrial applications. Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!

About the role

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, you will develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack for core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software stack for core product functionality
• Own all phases of the development process from design to implementation, testing, and improvements
• Act as a generalist to solve a diverse set of challenging problems in robotics
• Collaborate with the Software team and CTO to prioritize fast development and testing on hardware
• Lead projects involving one or more team members

Requirements

• Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in warehouse environments
• Bias toward action and fast development cycles
• Desire for career growth and ownership of your work
• Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker
• Experience with C++ or Rust
• Strong understanding of software engineering development practices (git, CI/CD), finite state machines, multiprocessing/multithreading, and socket programming
• General experience across the robotics software stack, including controls, kinematics, motion planning, and rigid transformations / 3D geometry
• Familiarity with project management and acting as tech lead on collaborative projects
• BS in a related field with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development OR an MS/PhD in a related field with two years of experience in commercial robotics software development

Nice-to-have

• Experience in advanced robotics software topics such as controls or motion planning
• Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g., Model-View-Controller)
• Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
• Equity ownership
• Unlimited PTO
• Partial WFH
• Access to a full gym at HQ
• Free parking on site at HQ
• Free lunches 2x per week

Pay

$140,000 - $190,000 a year