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Pittsburgh Robotics Network · 2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, Mapping Lead

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Pittsburgh Robotics Network is a mining technology company focused on building a decision-making platform for underground mining. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in mapping and backend systems to lead the development of their mapping storage and orchestration infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AssociationNon ProfitRobotics

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure and data processing pipelines for storing and serving map data as we expand operational routes

Build and maintain orchestration and workflow systems to track the state of map generation pipelines, tasks, and steps, ensuring robust, traceable processing at large scale

Establish and enforce robust testing, validation, and performance-optimization practices to ensure pipeline stability and scalability

Collaborate closely with map generation, localization, perception, and operations teams to define clear interfaces and operational handoffs (notifications, escalation, monitoring)

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in large-scale data pipelines and distributed systems, and contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps

Mentor other engineers and help raise the technical bar across the mapping domain

Qualification

C++PythonDistributed systemsCloud-native technologiesData processing systemsHigh-throughput data pipelinesOrchestration systemsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationMentoring

Required

6+ years of industry experience building production backend and data processing systems (senior level)

Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with a commitment to clean, testable, production-ready code

Deep understanding of distributed systems principles with a proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable backend systems

Strong experience with cloud-native technologies and deployment (e.g., AWS/GCP, Kubernetes)

Hands-on experience building and operating high-throughput data pipelines, orchestration systems, and storage/versioning platforms

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to work with customers and stakeholders to influence design

Preferred

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Domain experience with geospatial data, HD mapping systems, or autonomous-vehicle mapping workflows, or other similar large data sets

Working proficiency in Python and C++, and familiarity with gRPC, SQL databases and MapReduce or similar large-scale processing architectures

Prior experience building map orchestration, pipeline optimization, or related tooling for map generation workloads

Experience with HD map storage and versioning systems used across simulation, offboard workflows, and onboard components

Familiarity with robotics or autonomous vehicle engineering workflows and constraints

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Uncounted PTO policy

Flexible hybrid work model

Company

Pittsburgh Robotics Network

An organization dedicated to the growth and promotion of Pittsburgh's robotics companies and research institutions

Founded in 2018

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

2-10 employees

https://robopgh.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.75M

Key Investors

Appalachian Regional Commission

2024-10-16Grant· $0.75M

Leadership Team

Ryan O'Shea

Communications and Engagement Manager

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