Senior Motion Planning Software Engineer at Pickle Robot

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, and at least 5 years of industrial experience or a Master’s degree or higher with a relevant mix of academic and industrial experience in working with autonomous robots. Strong experience with motion planning for robotic manipulators and a solid understanding of robotics dynamics is required, along with experience in computational geometry and fast collision checking. Proficiency in Python is essential, and experience with other relevant programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Motion Planning Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize motion planning algorithms for an autonomous robotic manipulator, researching and developing cutting-edge techniques to enhance the safety and speed of the robot. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate their contributions into the broader hardware and software system, iterating, testing, and tuning solutions to improve performance and reliability. The role also involves playing a key role in designing and contributing to the architecture of scalable software systems, acting as a mentor to other software engineers, and working in-office from the Cambridge, MA location at least three days per week.

Skills

Python

Motion Planning

Computational Geometry

Collision Checking

Robotics

Dynamics

Algorithms

Autonomous Robots

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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