Robotics Software Engineer

What we’re doing isn’t easy. But nothing worth doing ever is.

We envision a future powered by robots that work seamlessly with human teams. We build the Artificial Intelligence that enables service robots to collaborate with people and adapt to dynamic human environments. Join our team of mission-driven, venture-backed roboticists who will translate cutting-edge research into commercial reality. The technical challenges are immense. With your talent and passion, we will get there faster.

The work will be fast-paced and you should love the challenge of tackling new problems that will arise. You should be willing to get your hands dirty and dive into challenges whether they be developing new AI algorithms or understanding the latencies of network throughput. We are hiring engineers to help build robots that manipulate objects and navigate in human environments in a way that is safe, robust, and socially acceptable. We are looking for talented people excited to take on one or more of the following focus areas of innovation:

* Navigation for dynamic indoor environments
* Machine learning and data visualization
* Computer vision deployed in real-world systems
* Manipulation in semi-structured environments

Required:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, ECE, Robotics, or a related field
- 2-3 years of industry experience with robotics or software running on real hardware
- Experience with ROS
- Knowledge in C++, Python, Linux
- Experience deploying algorithms on real robots
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborates well in a team environment
- Flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to changes in project scope
- Excellent coding and testing habits

Nice to have:
- Experience designing and developing robotic systems for human-robot interaction
- Experience in mechatronic systems, electrical systems, networks, IT and Linux-administration
- Experience with Gazebo or MuJoCo
- Experience with web based applications
- Strong background in AI
- Demonstrated ability to turn academic theory to practical code

Benefits:
- Opportunity to be part of our core team, with a strong influence on the direction of the company and our initial product
- Competitive salary and equity based on experience and contribution
- Experience working with some of the leading experts in human-robot interaction
- Work on challenging problems that promise to radically change the future of healthcare
- Live and work in Austin, TX. Home of SXSW, ACL, ranked #1 best city to live in 2017, 2018, and 2019 by US News: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/texas/austin

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status