What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Robotics Software Engineer position at Slip Robotics?
Slip Robotics is a pioneering Series A startup in the field of robotics and automation. We specialize in developing autonomous mobile robots for efficient loading and unloading of semi-trailers. Our innovative solutions, in collaboration with leading automotive and e-commerce companies, are transforming logistics and freight handling.
The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Robotics Software Engineer, with a focus on cloud communication, sensor integration, electronics driver development, robotics navigation and control, and CI/CD processes. This role requires an individual who has a strong blend of software and hardware expertise in robotics, and a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain sophisticated software for autonomous mobile robots
- Implement and optimize algorithms for path planning, motion control, and obstacle avoidance
- Integrate and manage cloud communication services, especially AWS, for enhanced connectivity and data processing
- Develop drivers and interfaces for various sensors and electronic components in robotics
- Construct and maintain tools and processes for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to streamline software development and deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless software integration with mechanical and electrical systems
- Apply machine learning techniques to improve robot autonomy and efficiency
- Conduct comprehensive software testing and debugging for reliability and performance
- Stay updated on the latest in robotics software, cloud computing, sensor technology, and CI/CD practices
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior software engineers
- Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of experience in robotics software development
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C , or ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Experience with AWS or similar cloud services for communication and data processing
- Experience in developing sensor and electronics drivers for robotic systems
- Proven experience in building and maintaining CI/CD processes and tools
- Strong skills in algorithm development for path planning, machine learning, and real-time systems
- Exceptional problem-solving ability and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork orientation
- Be a part of a passionate and innovative team
- Work on groundbreaking technology in robotics and automation
- Opportunity to shape the future of logistics and freight industries
- Competitive compensation and equity options
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Permissive time off
