Advanced Robotic Controls Software Engineer

Company: Symbotic
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are Our work matters - robotics is transforming the world of commerce. Every day our intelligent robots are responsible for getting food and merchandise to thousands of stores across North America. We're an industry changer - we created the first and only fully autonomous, end-to-end supply chain solution. Today, we are driving towards even bigger ideas - and we have the people, technology and leadership to fully realize these aspirations. We have theexcitement and ambition of a startup with the benefits and resources of a proven organization. What You'll DoSymbotic is currently seeking a robotic controls engineer to join our team. We are looking for a creative and collaborative person who thrive s in a n agile development environment. This role contributes to a talented team of roboticists working on our Symbot mobile robot. The team is primarily responsible to develop solutions to the challenges in handling diverse individual cases in a warehouse environment with high reliability. Not only are technical contribution s expected, but the role also requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a highly cross-functional environment. In This Role Design ing , develop ing , and implement ing control strategies for mobile , case handling robotsDeveloping robotic control software in a diverse team of roboticists and software engineers .Meeting project commitments and delivering high quality releases.Collaborating with other engineering teams on planning, design, and development for releases.C ontribut ing to architecture and design discussions.Imp lementing path planning and navigationImplementing AMQP messaging with system controlsImplementing Behavior Trees for robot state controlDeveloping algorithms for picking and placing casesImproving the reliability and testability of our software codebaseTuning motor controllers and evaluating robot performanceTroubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficultiesWhat You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.Knowledge of C++ Embedded coding and design patterns, suitable for real time environments.Knowledge of real time or embedded operating systems and threading and communication issues related to real time operating systems .E xperience with software process and version control tools .Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain/teach technical concepts to others.#LI-JT1#LI-HybridAbout SymboticSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com .We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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