Principal Software Engineers, Berkshire Grey
$177-195k
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Office located in Bedford, MA
Autonomous fulfilment robots
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Autonomous fulfilment robots
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$177-195k
More information about location
Office located in 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
- The employer requires at least a master's degree in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, and at least 2 years of work experience in software development with a focus on computer vision and robotics
- Demonstrated ability to design and develop complex robotic software systems using Python and C++, including the integration of perception, planning, and control components, gained through at least two (2) years of work experience
- Demonstrated ability to architect and optimize machine learning pipelines, including model training, evaluation, and deployment in production environments to meet operational KPIs gained through at least two (2) years of work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with perception and 3D processing libraries including OpenCV, PCL, and Open3D and applying them to large-scale or real-time robotic systems gained through at least two (2) years of work experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and evaluate algorithmic tradeoffs for perception tasks such as grasp point generation, object detection, point cloud processing, anomaly detection, or automatic sensor calibration gained through at least two (2) years of work experience
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse machine vision sensors including RGB cameras, grayscale 2D cameras, and 3D sensors and applying sensor data in multi-sensor fusion or calibration pipelines gained through at least two (2) years of work experience
- Demonstrated ability to guide technical prioritization, coordinate cross-functional deliverables, and drive consensus on design decisions to support large-scale robotic deployments gained through at least one (1) year of work experience
What the job involves
- The Principal Software Engineer will work as part of the perception software team and with related software and hardware teams to develop new functionalities and extend existing functionalities of material handling robotic systems
- Conduct full-cycle development of perception functions, autonomously or under the supervision of a team leader
- Write unit tests and test functions on real hardware as required
- Read and understand existing code and provide code reviews for peers
- Make reasonable estimates of task execution times and adhere to them
- Search for, read, and implement algorithms from engineering books and research papers
- Collect, process, and annotate datasets
- Train, fine-tune, and validate machine learning models
- Continuously self-educate on the latest developments in perception and robotics
- Telecommuting is not available
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.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
David Patatore
(CEO)Previously the CEO of Greyter Water Systems, Adjunct Professor at Brown University, CEO of Fuse and was Fractional CEO at Carbonpoint Solutions.
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