Software Engineering Manager - Robotics

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of AI and robotics is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in delivering cutting-edge solutions. This role involves mentoring engineers, managing project dependencies, and ensuring the team's objectives align with broader company goals. With a strong focus on collaboration and performance tracking, you will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about robotics and eager to drive impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with a focus on Robotics.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or people management roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, tracking their performance.
• Lead sprint planning and ensure alignment with project goals.

Skills

Python programming

Robotics

Agile methodology

Algorithms and data structures

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Linux (Ubuntu)

Git

Job description

Job Description

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About The Job

Berkshire Grey is a leader in the field of AI and robotics, providing innovative solutions for e-commerce, retail replenishment, and logistics. Our technology automates complex aspects of the warehouse such as pick, pack, and sort operations.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Berkshire Grey, you will be at the forefront of robotics and AI, leading a team of talented software engineers in delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers' operational efficiency and productivity. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing the software team's performance, tracking progress, and ensuring their work is effectively communicated to stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving inter-team collaboration, identifying and managing dependencies, and ensuring that the team meets its objectives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, understanding their strengths and development areas.
• Quickly digest discussions in cross-functional meetings and identify critical dependencies, ensuring they are tracked, progress is monitored, and issues are addressed.
• Monitor and track dependencies across teams, obtaining support from software leadership as necessary.
• Autonomously remove roadblocks to enable the team to make progress and stay on track towards desired outcomes.
• Track team performance, conduct regular reviews, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Lead sprint planning, ensuring clear communication of priorities, tasks, and deadlines, and actively track team progress.
• Represent the work of the team in various forums, ensuring visibility and alignment with broader company objectives.
• Actively work to remove distractions and administrative burdens from your software engineering team, allowing them to focus on maximizing their development time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong technical background in Robotics.
• 2+ years of technical leadership or people management experience.
• 3+ years of robotics-related technical experience.
• Proficient in Python programming.
• Familiar with issue tracking systems (Jira), Linux (Ubuntu), and version control systems (Git).
• Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures, with experience designing and optimizing algorithms for computationally complex robotic applications.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with robotics and robotic solutions.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring team members.
• Experience with DevOps practices and collaboration with hardware teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to autonomously resolve risks and challenges.