Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Locus Robotics
2+ days a week in office (Wilmington, MA)
Manufacturer of autonomous warehouse robots
Open for applications
Manufacturer of autonomous warehouse robots
201-500 employees
Open for applications
2+ days a week in office (Wilmington, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform commerce supply chains worldwide through the use of autonomous mobile robots.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience programming in Object-Oriented languages, including C/C++, and Python, specifically on “bare metal” microcontrollers
- Proven experience with high-volume electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller peripheral configuration, including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
- 3+ years of experience working in a Linux environment and with Robot Operating Systems (ROS)
- 5+ years of experience with robotics and robotic solutions in at least two of the following areas:
- Motor control
- Lithium battery systems
- Sensor interfacing and sensor fusion
- Control theory
- Wireless communication
- Bootloaders
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for effective collaboration with internal and external teams
- Willingness to take on additional duties as required
What the job involves
- Locus Robotics is seeking a Principal/Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our cross-functional Embedded team
- In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for our Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and their charging systems
- Develop and optimize embedded software solutions to enhance robotic capabilities and integrate new features for AMRs
- Participate in design and code reviews, collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality software development
- Conduct comprehensive testing of embedded software to ensure reliability, safety, and high performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and firmware issues encountered during development, production, and in-field operations
- Provide ongoing maintenance to support the continuous functionality and improvement of the integrated robotic systems
- Operate independently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative and leadership while engaging in cross-team collaboration as needed
Our take
Many order fulfilment warehouses rely on a combination of human workers and machinery to operate packaging assembly lines. However, these workflows are time-consuming and repetitive, showing the potential for human workers to be replaced with AI-driven robots.
Locus Robotics provides automated robotic technologies for fulfilment warehouses, offering a range of different robots for different workflows. Every robot outputs data that can be tracked and analyzed, and they can be installed rapidly and scaled depending on business size.
Whilst robots in warehouses is not a new concept, they are generally limited to warehouse giants such as Amazon. Locus Robotics, however, has taken a flexible and accessible approach to its technology, aiming to increase access and affordability so that smaller businesses can scale.
Having picked over three billion items across its network of customers, the company is well established. It has also seen significant funding which has supported international expansion. In the longer term, when market conditions allow, it will consider an initial public offering.
Kirsty
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2022
$117m
SERIES F
Sep 2021
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $416m
Company HQ
Wilmington, MA
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Leadership
Rick Faulk
(CEO)Experience as CEO and Chairman of Intronis & Barracuda Networks from 2013 to 2016. CEO of Quiet Logistics from 2016 to 2018.
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