The Role
Develop and manage robotics controls and motion-planning software for autonomous mobile robots. Responsibilities include creating subsystem roadmaps, leading execution, conducting design and code reviews, testing software on robots, analyzing logs, integrating sensors, and evaluating planning algorithms. The role requires production-level C/C++ development in Linux environments and expertise in global and local planning techniques, including A*, D*, model predictive control, Lie-based controls, and motion primitives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Controls/Motion Planning Software Engineer
Thoro.ai is delivering on the promise of autonomy, making people more productive and work more satisfying. A software, cloud and integration company, we build everything that is necessary for manufacturers of industrial equipment to launch autonomous products. We also deploy our fleet management solutions to integrate these products into end user workflows, by building connections to Warehouse Management Systems and other business critical systems.
Thoro is headquartered in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. Our team brings deep industry and subject matter expertise, along with a collaborative and optimistic outlook on the future of industrial robotics.
Thoro is in a great position to lead the autonomous mobile robotics space with a team of incredible depth and expertise, the technology to deliver, and the partnerships to build a transformative business for the future.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Controls/Motion Planning Software Engineer to join our Software team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineer with 5+ years of Controls/Motion planning experience. The ideal candidate is someone who understands our unique business needs and can provide effective solutions while following industry practices, forging groundbreaking new territory, and managing the team as they execute the solution.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop subsystem roadmaps to meet the customer requirements
- Manage the team to execute on the roadmaps
- Participate in and facilitate review of software best practices through design and code reviews
- Evaluate the performance of the software through unit, regression, and on-robot testing
- Investigate robot issues by analyzing logs
- Help integrate and evaluate alternative sensors and algorithm
Required Skills / Abilities:
Our ideal candidate will have experience with the following:
- 5+ years of industry experience developing robotic planning algorithms
- Understanding of grid-based global Planning techniques (A*, D*)
- Understanding of local planning techniques (Model predictive control, Lie-based controls, motion primitives)
- Excellent software development habits, experience developing production-level code in C/C++
- Ability to develop and build code in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with version control (Git), automated testing, and technical documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with Publisher Subscriber architecture
Preferred Skills / Abilities:
- Prior experience with Planning libraries (ROS planners, OMPL, Lie-based libraries)
- Prior experience with indoor AMR’s
- Strong math skills with a background in computational geometry, non-linear optimization, and linear algebra
Why You’ll Like it Here:
- Competitive salary & equity packages
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Life insurance & disability insurance
- Complimentary lunch buffet & beverages
- Awesome, encouraging team atmosphere
- Unlimited paid time off
- Option to work remotely part-time
- Office social events, including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
- Fully paid on-site parking, local commuter pass
- A casual, laid-back work environment
- High-sensory environment immersed in technology and robotics
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Thoro.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable laws and Thoro.ai’s employment policies.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $130,000 – $140,000 per year.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of industry experience developing robotic planning algorithms
- Experience with grid-based global planning techniques, including A* and D*
- Understanding of local planning techniques, including model predictive control, Lie-based controls, and motion primitives
- Production-level software development experience in C/C++
- Ability to develop and build code in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with Git version control
- Familiarity with automated testing
- Familiarity with technical documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with publisher-subscriber architecture
- Experience with ROS planners, OMPL, or Lie-based planning libraries
- Prior experience with indoor autonomous mobile robots
- Strong mathematics background in computational geometry, nonlinear optimization, and linear algebra
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The Company
What We Do
Thoro.ai is a Pittsburgh-based physical AI and industrial autonomy company. It builds software, cloud services, integration tools, and autonomy technology that help industrial-equipment manufacturers launch autonomous products. Its platform also supports fleet management and connections to warehouse-management and other business systems, enabling autonomous machines to fit into existing workflows. The company develops safe, scalable robotics solutions for material handling, cleaning, and industrial logistics.
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