Senior Computing Architecture Design Engineer at Pickle Robot

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or related technical field
  • Experience with performance profiling, benchmarking, and Linux system optimization
  • Experience with ML/AI workloads and their specific hardware requirements, including NVIDIA Jetson
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker)
  • Ideally experience with industrial robotics computational infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Design a comprehensive computing architecture that optimizes for CPU/GPU performance while balancing thermal requirements
  • Tune system configuration to optimize performance guided by benchmarking experiments
  • Define and manage appropriate sensor/actuator controller integration and communication architecture for optimal performance
  • Identify and work with industry partners to build functional prototypes to validate design concepts and architectural decisions
  • Partner with hardware engineering to ensure effective integration into mobile robot environment
  • Optimize system security, reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for critical issue response

Skills

Python
Bash
Docker
NVIDIA Jetson
Linux
performance profiling
benchmarking
containerization
orchestration
ML workloads

Pickle Robot

Develops robots for warehouse unloading tasks

About Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot develops robots that help with unloading tasks in warehouse loading docks. Their robots are designed to assist human workers by taking on the physically demanding job of unloading trucks and containers, which helps to reduce physical strain and improve productivity. The robots operate in a way that complements human efforts, making the unloading process more efficient and safer. Unlike many competitors, Pickle Robot focuses specifically on the logistics and e-commerce sectors, offering solutions that can be sold or leased to clients. The company generates revenue through the sale of robotic units, maintenance services, and software licensing, aiming to enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$99.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare
401k
Snacks and cold brew
Competitive pay
Equity stakes

Risks

Competition from established companies like Boston Dynamics threatens market share.
Supply chain constraints may delay new robot deployments.
Rapid AI advancements could render current offerings obsolete if innovation lags.

Differentiation

Pickle Robot offers low-cost, collaborative robots for e-commerce supply chain automation.
Their robots work alongside humans, reducing physical strain and increasing productivity.
Pickle Robot's focus is on unloading tasks, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations.

Upsides

Recent $50M Series B funding boosts development and market expansion efforts.
Partnership with Yusen Logistics enhances container unloading efficiency and worker safety.
Growing demand for automation in e-commerce logistics supports Pickle Robot's market potential.

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