Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Ambi Robotics

$140K — $190K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excitement for making a real-world impact in warehouse operations
  • Willingness to tackle a variety of challenging robotics problems
  • Preference for rapid development and testing over prolonged ideation
  • Desire to manage the entire development lifecycle from design to deployment
  • Motivation for professional growth and ownership of projects
  • Proficient in Python, Linux, and Docker
  • Experienced in C++ or Rust
  • Strong grasp of software engineering practices like CI/CD and multiprocessing
  • General robotics software knowledge including controls and motion planning
  • BS with four years or MS/PhD with two years in related fields

Responsibilities

  • Develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software
  • Rapidly test and deploy software to enhance warehouse operations
  • Collaborate with the software team and CTO to execute product functionality
  • Drive improvements across the robotics software engineering stack
  • Lead projects and coordinate with team members on technical aspects

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with 5% matching
  • Equity ownership
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Partial work from home flexibility
  • Access to a full gym at HQ
  • Free onsite parking
  • Complimentary lunches twice a week
Full Job Description
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
  • Access to a full gym at HQ
  • Free parking on site at HQ
  • Free lunches 2x per week


PLEASE NOTE:

  • All applications must be submitted online for equitable review. We do not accept or review submissions sent via email, including to individual team members or engineers. This policy ensures a fair and streamlined process for everyone.


FOR RECRUITERS:

  • This position is direct-hire only; unsolicited resumes from recruiters will not be considered and may result in a fee waiver.


$140,000 - $190,000 a year

Position title and compensation will be matched to applicant's experience.

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