What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager - Robotics position at Berkshire Grey?
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in software development with a strong technical background.
- 2 years of technical leadership experience and people management.
- 3 years of Robotics related experience.
- Proficient in at least one relevant programming language (Python, C ).
- Familiar with Issue Tracking Systems (Jira), Linux (Ubuntu), and Version Control Systems (Git).
- Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- Experience with robotics and robotic solutions.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring team members.
- Experience with DevOps practices and collaboration with hardware teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to autonomously resolve risks and challenges.
About The Job
Berkshire Grey is a leader in the field of AI and robotics, providing innovative solutions for e-commerce, retail replenishment, and logistics. Our technology automates complex aspects of the warehouse such as pick, pack, and sort operations.
As a Software Engineering Manager at Berkshire Grey, you will be at the forefront of robotics and AI, leading a team of talented software engineers in delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers’ operational efficiency and productivity. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing the software team’s performance, tracking progress, and ensuring their work is effectively communicated to stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving inter-team collaboration, identifying and managing dependencies, and ensuring that the team meets its objectives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, understanding their strengths and development areas.
- Quickly digest discussions in cross-functional meeting and identify critical dependencies, ensuring they are tracking, progress, and are addressed.
- Monitor and track dependencies across teams, obtaining support from software leadership as necessary.
- Autonomously remove roadblocks to enable to the team to make progress and keep on track towards the desired outcomes.
- Track team performance, conducting regular reviews, and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Lead sprint planning, ensuring clear communication of priorities, tasks and deadlines, and actively track team progress.
- Represent the work of the team in various forums, ensuring visibility and alignment with broader company objectives.
- Actively work to remove distractions and administrative burdens from your software engineering team, allowing them to focus on maximizing their development time.
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