Robotics Software Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
San Francisco, CA
Mid level
Automotive • Software • Transportation • Travel
The Role
The Robotics Software Engineer will develop and implement software for controlling robotic motion systems, design system interfaces, and create testing procedures. The role requires proficiency in coding and problem-solving in various hardware and software environments.
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About Ample:

Are you ready to make a global impact? Ample, inc. is a cutting-edge electric vehicle battery swapping company at the forefront of sustainable transportation solutions. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to clean and efficient mobility by revolutionizing the way EVs are powered. At Ample, we utilize advanced robotics to enable rapid and cost-effective modular battery swapping, making powering your electric car as convenient as a gas station visit. Our passionate team of technologists, designers, and environmental advocates is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our era. Join Ample and be part of our mission to make this accessible to billions of vehicles worldwide.

As a Robotics Software Engineer on the Ample team, you will take a proactive, hands-on approach to tackle and solve an array of practical electro-mechanical technical problems, working alongside a variety of hardware and software domains, bringing both excellent technical skills and a positive, team-centric attitude. 


What you’ll do:

  • Proficiently code in C++ to manage the control of multiple robotic motion systems
  • Design and implement software interfaces for motor systems and sensor systems
  • Develop decision-making logic through coding to synchronize the movement of multiple robots
  • Design thorough test procedures and tooling for validating production systems
  • Be comfortable with debugging, testing, and verification at multiple levels of software development and integration for physical systems


What you’ll bring: 

  • BS with 3+ years of industry experience or MS with 1+ years of industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
  • Highly proficient coding in C++ 
  • Proficient in Javascript, Python, and/or C is a BONUS
  • Working experience in at least one of the following :
    • Feedback sensors and motor sizing for electromechanical systems
    • Navigation and controls for multi-axis motion systems
    • Motor control and communication protocols
  • Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution


We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.

Top Skills

C
C++
JavaScript
Python
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
195 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

We aim to solve the energy delivery challenge for electric transportation by utilizing autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology. We've created an economical, rapidly deployable and widely accessible platform that delivers a full charge to any electric car in minutes. The aim is to make it possible to have “Electric Cars for Everyone”.

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