Senior Connectivity Software Engineer at iRobot

Shanghai, China

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

Requirements

  • Over 4 years’ experience in design and implementation of embedded software platforms and applications
  • Proficient in Software development in C and C++ languages and knowledge of OOP Principles
  • Knowledge of networking (e.g., TCP/IP, SSL), wireless communications (Wi-Fi, BLE), and/or AWS
  • Experience with multi-threaded applications
  • Ability to debug system issues to understand root-cause and provide suggested fixes
  • Experience working at a consumer electronics company
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, flexible in completing tasks, positive attitude, strong work ethic, self-motivated, organized

Responsibilities

  • Develop simple, maintainable, highly reusable embedded software designs
  • Understand customer and system requirements and translate them into software requirements and designs
  • Define software design best practices, tools, technologies, and templates
  • Define and implement unit tests
  • Participate in software project planning and execution
  • Coordinate tasks across teams and groups
  • Solve complex problems with simple solutions
  • Write software documentation and test plans
  • Participate in and drive code reviews

Skills

C
C++
TCP/IP
SSL
Wi-Fi
BLE
AWS
Multi-threaded Applications
Embedded Software
Linux
Yocto
Jenkins

iRobot

Designs and manufactures consumer cleaning robots

About iRobot

iRobot designs and builds intelligent robots for home use, with a focus on making household maintenance easier and healthier. The company is best known for its Roomba robot vacuum, which was first introduced in 2002 and has sold millions worldwide. iRobot's products utilize advanced cleaning, mapping, and navigation technologies to efficiently clean homes. Unlike many competitors, iRobot emphasizes a commitment to social justice and inclusiveness in its workplace, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees. The company's goal is to provide effective home maintenance solutions while promoting equality and accessibility in its hiring practices.

Atlantic City, New JerseyHeadquarters
1990Year Founded
$29.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage
HSA & FSA
401(k) contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life & disability insurance
Generous time off
Great discounts
iRobot product discounts

Risks

Co-founder Colin Angle's new startup could increase competition and talent drain.
Failure of Amazon's acquisition plan may hinder strategic growth opportunities.
Recent layoffs indicate potential financial instability and affect employee morale.

Differentiation

iRobot pioneered consumer robots with the Roomba, setting industry standards since 2002.
The company integrates advanced mapping and navigation in its cleaning technologies.
iRobot emphasizes inclusiveness and equality, fostering a respectful work environment.

Upsides

Increased interest in smart home ecosystems boosts demand for iRobot's advanced products.
Self-emptying and powerful vacuums align with consumer preferences for convenience.
Growing home automation market offers expansion opportunities for iRobot's product offerings.

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