Robotics Software Engineer, Perception, Planning, and Controls jobs in United States
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Burro · 3 months ago

Robotics Software Engineer, Perception, Planning, and Controls

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$110K/yr - $130K/yr
date1+ years exp

Burro is the leading robotics company focused on addressing labor shortages in agriculture through innovative robotic solutions. They are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement algorithms for the perception, planning, and control of ground robots, while also tackling real-world autonomy challenges and ensuring software quality through testing and documentation.

AgricultureAgTechAutonomous VehiclesFarmingIndustrialRobotics
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Responsibilities

Design and implement algorithms to improve reliability and robustness of the perception, planning and control stack of a ground robots
Investigate and resolve real-world autonomy challenges reported by customers
Write unit and integration tests to ensure quality
Develop and maintain software tools and infrastructure to test, validate, and benchmark algorithm performance in simulation and field environments
Document software designs and debugging procedures clearly to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing
Write clean, production-quality code and actively participate in code reviews to uphold high engineering standards and continuous improvement

Qualification

C++PythonROSRobotics algorithmsLinux developmentVersion control (Git)Ground robots experienceLiDARCamerasSimulation toolsGDB debuggerUnit testing frameworksProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
1+ years of experience in developing software for robotics
Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar robotics middleware
Strong understanding of robotics algorithms
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a dynamic team environment

Preferred

Experience working on ground robots
Experience with LiDAR and cameras
Familiarity with simulation tools like Gazebo or similar
Familiarity with GDB debugger
Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
Life Insurance401K Plan
Early-stage equity
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave

Company

Burro

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Burros are the category-defining autonomous mobile robot for outdoor automation alongside people in agricultural and industrial settings
dateFounded in 2017
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://burro.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$36.65M
Key Investors
ff Venture CapitalS2G Investments
2024-01-09Series B· $24M
2021-09-28Series A· $10.9M
2020-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Charles Andersen
CEO
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Terry Scott
Advisor
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