Principal Software Engineer, Berkshire Grey
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$135-190k
3+ days a week in office ( Bedford, MA)
Autonomous fulfilment robots
Be an early applicant
Autonomous fulfilment robots
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$135-190k
3+ days a week in office ( Bedford, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help businesses succeed with AI-enabled robotics that transforms the way they thrive, compete and win.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience in software development
- Strong development expertise in Python
- Experience in a fast paced, agile software development environment
- Ability to:
- Collaborate with a team of software projects
- Navigate and contribute to large, complex codebases
- Provide technical leadership on key projects
- Architect component-level software solutions
- Operate autonomously
- Mentor
- Determine and communicate justification of technical priorities to management
- Proficient in:
- Python
- C++
- Linux (Ubuntu)
- System design
- Design Pattern
- Asynchronous/Concurrent Programming
- VCS (Git)
- Issue tracking system (Jira)
- Educational Requirements: Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar field
Desirable
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
- Exposure to robotics or a keen interest in the robotics field
- Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial automation system
- Expert level understanding of one or more of the following:
- Warehouse Management/Control Systems (WMS/WCS)
- NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)
- Messaging Systems (Kafka, gRPC)
- CI/CD processes (Jenkins, Automated Testing)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Understanding of parallel/distributed systems
What the job involves
- The Engineer in this role will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop software for robotic applications related to package handling
- The Engineer in this role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software that integrates and enhances robotic capabilities to deliver product features
- This candidate will be expected to be a primary contributor and leader driving to real-world customer delivery, acceptance, and operation
Our take
The boom in eCommerce over recent years has created a need for increased productivity in fulfilment, with businesses needing to scale up to remain competitive. Berkshire Grey develops and supplies AI-powered robots for warehouses and fulfilment centres, delivering intelligent, mobile robots for supply chain process automation to increase throughput, lower delivery times, and reduce costs.
Setting up robotics systems can be very costly for companies, which is why Berkshire Grey offers a Robots as a Service (RaaS) model. This enables businesses to automate their processes without a large upfront investment. By using its robots, Berkshire Grey claims, businesses can reduce picking costs by 70-80% and increase throughput by 25-35%—impressive numbers that certainly make it a strong choice for interested parties.
Despite competition from Amazon Robotics and Fetch Robotics, Berkshire Grey has carved out a niche in the growing robotics market. In 2023, the company merged with SoftBank in a $375 million go-private transaction. This merger aims to strengthen Berkshire Grey's capabilities, streamline operations, and maintain a competitive edge. The merger with SoftBank will enable the company to better serve its customers with its disruptive AI robotics technology, driving efficiency in their operations.
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Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2020
$263m
SERIES B
Apr 2016
$13.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $276.5m
Company benefits
- Healthcare - Full medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, gym stipends and wellness programs
- Vacation - We value hard work and we like to have fun. Take time when you need it
- Recognition - Peer shout outs, achievement celebrations and leadership awards let you know you’ve made a difference
- Retirement - Stock options and generous 401(k) matching
- Nutrients - Lunch is delivered daily, a plethora of snacks, gourmet coffee, Soylent, and top-shelf beverages
Company HQ
Bedford, MA
Leadership
Tom Wagner
(CEO)Tom Wagner is the founder of multiple pilot activities and serves as an advisor to small companies and universities. Prior to Berkshire Grey, Wagner had the privilege of serving as the Chief Technology Officer of iRobot. Prior to joining iRobot, Wagner served as a program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research and development agency of the US Department of Defense.
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