Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Who you are

• The role requires advanced knowledge of mechatronics devices, distributed systems, real-time systems, performance optimization and test strategies
• The ideal candidate will have developed and supported real-time applications in C++ that have been in production for multiple years
• Strong knowledge of the entire software toolchain is essential
• We are very interested in candidates that have previously worked at a startup or other fast-paced environment on technically challenging projects
• In order to thrive in this role you will have significant experience with developing, debugging and improving production systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to the role
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Expert level knowledge with EtherCAT, CAN and CANopen
• Experience with motor control, peripherals and sensors and HW in the industrial or automotive domain
• Experience with hardware systems, their idiosyncrasies, and interfacing with SW
• 7+ years of experience using Modern C++ in production
• Knowledge of multi-threaded, non-blocking and asynchronous programming
• Delivering highly performant, real-time software
• Knowledge of Linux, real-time operating systems
• Proficiency with C++ toolchain (build & CI tools, compilers, debuggers, profilers)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Awareness of mechatronics devices and tools in AV and Robotics spaces

What the job involves

• As a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer you will be responsible for the architecture of the Dexterity Mechatronics Software stack
• This means you will choose, validate, and build the SW interface for all hardware devices
• You will work with a talented team of software engineers to implement mechatronics software to meet the quality, performance, observability and real-time characteristics required by our intelligent warehouse robotics applications
• Other duties involve analyzing requirements, reviewing code, mentoring other developers and communicating best practices via documents. The role also empowers you to evaluate new technologies and recommend new tools/components to improve our solutions
• Other duties involve analyzing requirements, reviewing code, mentoring other developers and communicating best practices via documents
• The role also empowers you to evaluate new technologies and recommend new tools/components to improve our solutions