Software Engineer Lead/Manager, Automation

Job Description

• Searching for candidates to provide technical leadership for a complex multi-robot system. As a leader in our Automation Software Team you will help make decisions and provide architectural guidance software solutions for the lower level edge device and bare metal compute systems, taking ownership of the development cycle from concept ideation through test and production release. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a cross-functional team including software, mechanical, electrical and dev-ops teams • In this role you will: • Own generational and continuous improvement projects for our embedded systems, both as a team lead and a senior individual contributor • Oversee development of challenging requirements through concept to implementation, implementing rigorous checks to ensure production quality deployments • Create / implement engineering processes and best practices to enable team and project success • Oversee accurate definition of project scope, requirements and timeline. Prioritize required work on projects, while aligning work to the company business roadmap. • Evaluation solutions based on time to implementation, complexity and effectiveness • Impact company overall performance by contributing to a positive work culture, encouraging good software engineering practices and helping create and improve robust software development workflows and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent • 8+ years relevant software development experience, 3+ years leading teams • 5+ years working with embedded systems and developing in C/C++ • Familiarity with industrial protocols such as CAN, TCP, serial, GMSL, USB, Zigbee • Hands on experience with automation equipment such as servo and stepper motors, industrial IO, electronics and safety PLCs • Hands on aptitude, able to dive in and troubleshoot issues, wire up your own test station, use of scopes and other electronics to debug complex SW/electronic interactions

Benefits

• A chance to be an early member of a rapidly growing startup and have an impact on company and technology direction • Ability to solve challenging problems with a skilled and dedicated multi-disciplinary team • A balanced, highly collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to ask for and provide help. We value and support individual growth through open communication and feedback • Hybrid work structure that provides some freedom to working location • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 401K, life and disability coverage as well • A PTO policy where we encourage and expect all employees to take time to enjoy life outside of work • Discount on groceries from our store • The salary range for this position is $180,000- $220,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience and relevant skills.