[Remote] Lead Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Analytics at Serve Robotics

United States

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$180,000 – $230,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Logistics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role. They must have experience building large-scale distributed systems handling petabytes of data per day, proficiency in Python, Go, or C++, and proven experience building and operating large-scale, distributed data systems on a major cloud platform, preferably GCP. A deep understanding of data processing, ETL/ELT, networking principles, and I/O optimization is required, along with strong architectural skills. Experience in robotics, IoT, dbt, containerization, and designing resilient systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Lead Software Engineer will define and own the technical roadmap for the data infrastructure platform, making key architectural decisions. They will own the development of the resilient data offload system, ensuring the fleet meets strict SLAs and utilizes depot bandwidth. The role includes driving the creation of a centralized cloud service to manage bandwidth, prioritize data events, and coordinate offload activities. Responsibilities also involve building and maintaining the infrastructure for ingesting and transforming robot metrics into queryable tables and analytics-ready models, implementing robust monitoring, and ensuring system resiliency. Additionally, the Lead Software Engineer will mentor other engineers on the team, fostering best practices in system design, coding, and operational excellence.

Skills

Data Infrastructure
Analytics
Robotics
Cloud Orchestration
Data Offload
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Software Architecture
Technical Leadership
Mentoring

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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