Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Ambi Robotics; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 5% matching by Ambi

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Partial WFH

Free parking on site at HQ

Access to a full gym at HQ

Free lunches 2x per week

Job summary

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

You are a good fit if you have Python, Linux, and Docker proficiency, experience with C++ or Rust, and a strong grounding in controls, kinematics, motion planning, and 3D

Qualifications

• BS with 4+ years of commercial robotics software development.
• MS/PhD with 2+ years of commercial robotics software development.
• Experience across robotics software stack including controls, kinematics, motion planning, and 3D geometry.

Responsibilities

• Develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products.
• Rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack to improve warehouse operations.
• Work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

Skills

Python

Linux

C++

Rust

Socket programming

Multithreading

Finite state machines

Motion planning

Kinematics

3D geometry

APIs

Advanced networking

Project management

Tech lead

Computer vision

Education

BS in related field (4+ years)

MS/PhD in related field (2 years)

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

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!

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to 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.

You are a good fit if you have:

• Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first
• Eagerness to act as a generalist and solve a diverse set of challenging problems that amplify human potential with state-of-the-art robotics
• A bias toward action: you prioritize fast development and testing on hardware versus incubating an idea until it is “ready”
• Enthusiasm for owning all phases of the development process from design to implementation to testing to improvements
• A desire for career growth and ownership of your work
• Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker
• Experience with C++ or Rust
• A 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 projects involving one or more other members
• A 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
• (BONUS) Experience in advanced robotics software topics such as controls or motion planning
• (BONUS) Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g. Model-View-Controller)
• (BONUS) Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as:

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