The Role
The Robotics Software QA Engineer tests and develops core robotics libraries, supports software deployments, and provides on-call engineering support.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are a well-funded startup on a mission to build the nervous system for AI-powered robots in industrial applications.
Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!
We are seeking a Robotics Software QA Engineer to test and develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products, with a focus on fixing active customer issues and supporting customer deployments. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.
In this role you will:
- Perform regular quality assurance testing on robot hardware
- Contribute to Ambi application code after a short onboarding period, owning an increasing part of app development over time
- Manage and support software deployments to production machines
- Provide on-call engineering support to production machines
- Modify existing software and configuration for new customers
You are a good fit if you have:
- Eagerness to learn, solve challenging problems, and lead with curiosity
- A desire for career growth and ownership of your work
- Excitement about amplifying human potential with state-of-the-art robotics
- Ability to move 50lb boxes for 8 hours a day
- Ability to use a pallet jack (with minimal training)
- Strong communication skills (written documentation and note taking)
- Proficiency in Python and Linux, fluency with vectorization / Numpy
- Experience with object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with standard SW development practices (Git, CI / CD), multiprocessing, multithreading, basic socket programming
- Familiarity with robotics topics such as rigid transformations and 3D geometry
- A BS or MS/PhD in robotics software development or equivalent (CS, CE, EE, MechE)
- (BONUS) Past internship experience in software engineering
- (BONUS) Experience working with controls, collision checking, path / motion planning, state estimation, or camera data
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
- Equity ownership
- Unlimited PTO
- Free parking on site at HQ
- Access to a full gym at HQ
- Free lunches 2x per week
PLEASE NOTE:
- All applications must be submitted online for equitable review. We do not accept or review submissions sent via email, including to individual team members or engineers. This policy ensures a fair and streamlined process for everyone.
FOR RECRUITERS:
- This position is direct-hire only; unsolicited resumes from recruiters will not be considered and may result in a fee waiver.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Python and Linux
- Experience with object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with standard software development practices (Git, CI/CD)
- A BS or MS/PhD in robotics software development or equivalent fields
- Familiarity with robotics topics such as rigid transformations and 3D geometry
- Ability to move 50lb boxes for 8 hours a day
- Strong communication skills
- (BONUS) Past internship experience in software engineering
- (BONUS) Experience working with path/motion planning or camera data
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