Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simbe
C++ & Python
$150-230k
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
Be an early applicant
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-230k
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
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field highly recommended but not required
- 5-10 years of industry experience
- Extremely adept in both C++ and Python programming
- Proficient in shell scripting, preferably with Bash and Python
- Good understanding of the Robot Operating System (ROS) and core concepts such as nodes, messages, topics, services, parameters, build system, etc. Understanding of both ROS1 and ROS2 is strongly preferred
- Experience writing ROS nodes
- Well-versed in source control systems, particularly Git
- Experience working with Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (e.g. continuous integration/deployment, scrum, automated regression testing)
- Experience in packaging and deploying software in production environments
Desirable
- Experience with databases, especially redis
- Familiarity with Docker containers
- Experience with Nvidia Jetson platform
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc)
- Experience managing large numbers of connected IoT devices (e.g. robots, wearables, phones, smart home)
What the job involves
- Simbe is looking for a strong Senior Python & C++ engineer
- In this role, you will be working with our robot software engineering team on the code that drives our Tally(TM) autonomous robots
- You will work on all aspects of the Tally stack including but not limited to navigation, perception, autonomous behaviors, hardware drivers, cloud integration, and infrastructure management
- Your primary objective will be to build, maintain, and evolve the Tally software stack to make our robots better, faster, smarter, easier, and bulletproof to failure
- Maintaining and extending the Tally software stack
- Working on and developing new software packages to be shared across Simbe software teams
- Improving Tally's autonomy, navigation, perception, and human-robot interaction (HRI) behaviors
- Assist in our ongoing Devops & CI/CD development
- Evaluating third-party SW (ROS, etc.) packages for integration into our stack
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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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
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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