Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Chef Robotics

• This role requires expertise in motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control systems that can adapt to the fast-paced demands of commercial food production
• Advanced knowledge of robotic motion planning including RRT, PRM, and optimization-based planning methods
• Experience with trajectory optimization techniques and numerical optimization methods
• Understanding of control theory including PID, model predictive control, and adaptive control strategies
• Knowledge of robot dynamics, kinematics, and constraint-based planning
• Experience with real-time systems and deterministic control loop implementation
• Excellent mathematical skills, especially with geometry, optimization, control theory, and linear algebra
• Strong problem-solving abilities with systematic approach to complex planning and control challenges
• Leadership experience with ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical initiatives
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced startup environment with startup-oriented hours
• Commitment to working onsite five days a week to contribute to positive in-office culture
• Passion for robotics and food automation technology

Desirable

• As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control at Chef Robotics, you'll lead the development of sophisticated motion planning and control systems that orchestrate complex food preparation workflows
• You'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-level planning algorithms that coordinate multi-step recipes, optimize robot trajectories for efficiency and safety, and ensure smooth execution across dynamic kitchen environments
• Lead the development of classical and learning-based motion planning algorithms for complex food preparation workflows
• Design and implement trajectory optimization systems that balance speed, safety, and precision across multi-step recipes
• Develop robust path planning algorithms that handle dynamic obstacles and changing kitchen environments
• Create adaptive planning systems that can replan in real-time based on changing conditions or recipe modifications
• Implement global and local planning strategies for efficient task sequencing and execution
• Design and implement advanced control algorithms for precise robot motion during food preparation tasks
• Develop real-time control systems that ensure smooth trajectory execution with appropriate safety constraints
• Create feedback control loops that adapt to unexpected situations and maintain system stability
• Implement model predictive control and other advanced control techniques for optimal performance
• Design fail-safe mechanisms and emergency stop procedures for safe operation in commercial environments
• Develop high-level planning systems that translate recipes into executable robot commands and motion sequences
• Create intelligent task scheduling algorithms that optimize workflow efficiency across multiple preparation steps
• Design coordination systems for managing complex multi-ingredient recipes with timing constraints
• Implement planning algorithms that can handle recipe variations and ingredient substitutions
• Develop systems for dynamic replanning when recipe modifications or interruptions occur
• Analyze planning and control performance across different recipes and operational conditions
• Optimize trajectories and control parameters for maximum throughput while maintaining food quality and safety
• Develop metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate planning efficiency and execution accuracy
• Create data collection and analysis pipelines to continuously improve planning and control algorithms
• Implement performance benchmarking systems for planning and control subsystems
• Contribute to overall robotics software architecture design with focus on planning and control subsystems
• Design clean interfaces between planning/control algorithms and perception, manipulation, and execution systems
• Lead integration of planning systems with real-time control and safety monitoring components
• Establish software engineering standards and best practices for planning and control code
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decision-making for planning and control initiatives
• Developing next-generation recipe planning systems for complex multi-step food preparation
• Implementing advanced trajectory optimization frameworks for high-speed, precise motion
• Creating adaptive planning algorithms that handle dynamic kitchen environments
• Leading integration of planning and control systems with perception and manipulation subsystems
• Establishing planning and control testing frameworks for production deployment validation