Embedded Firmware Engineer, Simbe
$125-175k
Office located in South San Francisco
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
Open for applications
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$125-175k
Office located in South San Francisco
21-100 employees
Company mission
To leverage AI and robotics in order to elevate the performance of retailers with real-time insights into inventory and operations.
Role
Who you are
- Proficient in C, C++, Assembly, and Python
- Strong ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and hardware specification sheets
- Ability to write Linux kernel drivers and user-space drivers for hardware components
- Skilled in hardware prototyping using platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Desirable
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field
- Extensive experience interfacing with a variety of hardware components, including cameras, RFID readers, IMUs, batteries, LIDAR and/or motor controllers
- Experience working with autonomous mobile robots and/or IoT devices
- Solid understanding of PCB design, with the ability to provide insights and suggestions for optimization
- Experience building custom Linux kernels from source code
- Familiarity with Nvidia's Jetson family of computers and its respective toolchain
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems such as Keil RTX, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, Linux with PREEMPT_RT
- Familiarity with the Robot Operating System (ROS), specifically in writing ROS drivers for hardware, is a big plus
What the job involves
- In this role, you will be working with both our robot software engineering and R&D teams to design and develop firmware and drivers for both custom and off-the-shelf embedded hardware components used in our Tally robots and other cutting-edge products
- You'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between software developers and hardware, enabling seamless high-level integration
- Develop firmware and drivers for custom and off-the-shelf embedded hardware solutions
- Interfacing with a variety of robotic peripherals and components such as lidars, cameras, IMUs, RFID readers, motors, batteries, and LEDs
- Interpret PCB schematics and hardware datasheets to build low-level hardware interfaces that allow developers to work with higher-level abstractions
- Proficient in Linux software development with the ability to write kernel-level and user-space drivers
- Rapidly prototype hardware solutions using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi to bring ideas to life
Our take
Inventory management has never been the highlight of working in retail - it's a task that often feels like a chore. However, given its nature as a large-scale data collection and management endeavour, it's undeniably ripe for automation. Something Simbe Robotics is taking advantage of through its autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution.
Distinguishing itself from competitors through its focus on front-of-store operations. Its automation solution enables retail associates to maintain optimal stocking levels, ensure product placement accuracy, and display correct price tags, all while enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Its accomplishments over the past year, including servicing top global retailers and processing billions of shelf photos and product analyses, showcase the company's commitment to delivering real value in the retail sector. Along with recent funding under its belt, Simbe is poised to expand its presence in the retail industry, sharing its vision to enhance the retail experience through AI and robotics with more partners worldwide.
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Insights
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2024
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2023
$28m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health plans
- Culture of learning
- Flexible time off
Company HQ
Oyster Point, South San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Brad Bogolea
(CEO)Previously Co-Founded i-conserve where they served as CEO. They then worked at Greenbox Technology and Silver Spring Networks as Product Manager before co-founding Simbe Robotics in 2013.
Mirza A. Shah
(CTO)Graduated from Penn State University with an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering. They then went on to found the robotics company Emoto Robotics.
Jeff Gee
(CDO)Graduated from the Academy of Art University with an MFA in Industrial Design. Previously an Industrial Designer at Suitable Technologies and Willow Garage.
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