Principal Software Engineer, Berkshire Grey
Perception
Office located in Bedford, MA
Autonomous fulfilment robots
Open for applications
Autonomous fulfilment robots
201-500 employees
Open for applications
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
- Master’s degree in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on computer vision and/or robotics
- Proficiency in Python and C++
- A strong knowledge of computer science algorithms and data structures
- Knowledge of 3D point cloud processing algorithms and libraries (PCL, Open3D)
- Knowledge of 2D image processing algorithms and libraries (OpenCV)
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Apply perception algorithms to real-world problems
- Provide technical leadership on key projects
- Manage execution of technical efforts across a small team
- Mentor junior engineers
- Operate autonomously
- Develop on and debug real robotic systems
- Determine and communicate justification of technical priorities
- Knowledge of software design principles and patterns
- Experience with team software development (agile project management, task planning, and tracking)
- Experience with refactoring and maintenance of the existing codebase
Desirable
- PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science or a closely related field
- Practical experience with the application of machine learning for computer vision
- Practical experience with machine vision (RGB and grayscale 2D cameras, 3D sensors)
- Work experience in the material handling industry
- Experience with unit test frameworks for C++ and Python
- Experience with designing multithreaded and asynchronous applications
- Experience with ROS1 or ROS2
What the job involves
- In the role of Principal Software Engineer, Perception, you will develop, optimize, and own perception software deployed on real-world robots, allowing them to understand and interact with their environment in unprecedented ways
- Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the capabilities of our robotic solutions
- This position offers a unique opportunity to deploy the latest perception technologies, pushing the boundaries of robotic perception applied to real-world challenges
- Develop and apply advanced perception algorithms for robotic applications
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of software engineers
- Design and architect robust software solutions for real-world robotic systems deployed around the world
- Evaluate and integrate perception libraries and machine learning models into our solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of perception software with other software, hardware and controls teams
- Communicate technical priorities and status
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in perception and robotics, evaluating applicability to our challenges
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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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 values
- Integrity - The foundation of how we do business
- Honesty - To be truthful, fair, and straightforward
- Hard Work - To persevere, sacrifice, and do what it takes to deliver success
- Service - To our customers, company, and communities
Company HQ
Bedford, MA
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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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