Manager, Embedded Autonomy & Robotics R&D

KUBOTA Corporation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Corporation is seeking a Manager of R&D to lead a team of software engineers in building autonomous industrial systems that integrate perception, business logic, UI/UX, telematics and controls for fully autonomous operation across Kubota’s machinery.

The role focuses on designing an advanced sense-plan-act pipeline and developing a scalable embedded tech stack powering autonomy across Kubota’s machinery line, with collaboration across functions and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field.
• 5+ years professional C++ and C experience including fluency with OOA/OOD/OOP methodologies.
• Prior management and project leadership experience.
• 5+ years’ experience developing software for embedded Linux platforms; ROS2 experience preferred.
• Experience in Agriculture or Construction industries preferred; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Software Engineers in the development of a full vehicle automation stack.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop full vehicle automation and autonomy focusing on system embedded requirements.
• Apply Embedded software techniques to develop a fully functional autonomy stack.
• Drive decision making for all automation software elements and their integration.
• Collaborate with program management, systems, and architecture engineers to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Work alongside other R&D managers and architects to implement unique solutions for autonomous systems.
• Assist in organizing teams and resources to complete proof-of-concept and commercialization programs and projects.
• Create demonstrations/presentations for all levels within the organization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation from projects.
• Identify and disclose new intellectual property and mentor team members to do the same.
• Mentor and lead team members to follow a set of Engineering Process Guidelines contributing to high quality project outcomes.
• Manage vendors needed to complete project assignments.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

C++

C

Embedded systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in computer engineering / CS / robotics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ROS2

Embedded Linux

OOA/OOD/OOP

Job description

Kubota Corporation is seeking a Manager of R&D to lead a team of software engineers in building autonomous industrial systems that integrate perception, business logic, UI/UX, telematics and controls for fully autonomous operation across Kubota’s machinery.

The role focuses on designing an advanced sense-plan-act pipeline and developing a scalable embedded tech stack powering autonomy across Kubota’s machinery line, with collaboration across functions and travel up to 25%.