Principal Robotics Software Engineer / Architect, UnitX
Equity available
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Inspection systems for automated manufacturing
Job no longer available
Inspection systems for automated manufacturing
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
Equity available
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To automate repetitive tasks and maximize human intellect.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in software development for mission-critical robotic systems
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar
- Extensive experience with Linux/RTOS, ROS (or similar frameworks), IoT (Internet of Things) and on-premise/on-cloud computing technology
- Track of record in successful deliverables of industrial or robotics software systems with clear business impact
- Experience in driving technical innovation and adoption in a new organization
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Experience with industrial automation systems in the manufacturing industry
- Experience with machine learning applications in robotics
- Experience working closely with both customers and development teams in China and APAC
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Principal Robotics Software Engineer / Architect to join our fast growing engineering team and lead the design and development of advanced software systems for our industrial automation robotic products
- You will be a key member to support our next phase of hyper-growth following our recent $46M Series B. You will report directly to our CTO
- Define and develop the overarching architecture of software systems for industrial automation, including high-level design, system integration strategies, and development frameworks
- Lead the creation and maintenance of robust and scalable software solutions, including integrating 1st and 3rd party sensors, enhancing data processing capabilities, and developing sophisticated controls for robotics and machine learning applications
- Provide technical leadership to the engineering team and overlook the full product development lifecycle. Responsibilities include writing mission-critical code, boosting the engineering team's productivity, and enhancing their technical skills. Also responsible for the development and maintenance of high-quality codebases, comprehensive documentation, and rigorous test suites to ensure system reliability and robustness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including both software and hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences
- Actively participate in interactions with customers and partners to align strategic technological objectives and initiatives
- Ensure all software systems adhere to relevant industry standards and security protocols to maintain compliance and safeguard against vulnerabilities
Our take
In the manufacturing industry, ensuring product quality by minimizing defects is a persistent challenge, often reliant on human inspectors or legacy machine vision systems. Unfortunately, the complexities of modern production lines can result in visual defects that escape detection, leading to increased scrap and reduced yield. UnitX, a robotics company specializing in next-gen AI vision systems, addresses this problem.
Through its software-defined vision system, OptiX, and the edge AI compute platform, CorteX, the company delivers a new approach to inspection. Its technology represents a significant advancement in identifying visual defects that may elude human inspectors or outdated systems, thereby enabling customers to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
The company closed two rounds of funding round in 2023. The double investment underscores the confidence in UnitX's technology and its potential to significantly impact the sector by elevating operational efficiency, traceability, and profitability. The rounds will help it expand its reach and accelerate its mission of revolutionizing quality and yield management in manufacturing.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2023
$5m
LATE VC
Jun 2023
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $57m
Company benefits
- Equity and 401k
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Daily meals provided
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Adam Yang
(COO)Previously co-founded Boomingchain Technology where they served as the Head of Product for 2 years. Prior to that, they were a Software Developer at Google.
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