Director, Platform Engineering
SmithRxSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$210,000 – $250,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Logistics, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have 8+ years of professional experience in software development, including leading small teams of senior or staff software engineers. Experience in hiring, leadership, team management, and growing technically advanced engineering teams to deliver from early concepts to production is required. Familiarity with robotics, machine learning, and computer vision is preferred.
Responsibilities
The Director of Engineering will oversee the development of a scalable and robust fleet management delivery platform, matching orders with robots and supervisors, monitoring delivery workflows, and optimizing logistics. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring a software engineering team, hands-on coding, code reviews, owning platform design and reliability, collaborating with product and operations, hiring and managing engineers, and championing code quality and process improvement.
Skills
Software Engineering
Robotics
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Fleet Management
Logistics Optimization
Scalable Systems
Platform Development
Leadership
Code Review
System Design
Product Management Collaboration
Hiring
Team Support
Serve Robotics
Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail
About Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics is changing the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. Instead of using traditional vehicles, these lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items like food and retail products, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to lead in the autonomous delivery market by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance customer experience.
Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$51.6MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.
Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.
Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.
Differentiation
Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.
The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.
Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.
Upsides
Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.
Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.
Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.
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