R&D Software Engineer, Simbe
Product Development
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
Open for applications
Autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution
21-100 employees
Open for applications
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
- Extremely adept in C++ and Python programming
- Extensive experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS), preferably both ROS1 and ROS2 though one or the other is sufficient
- Experience with the ROS navigation stack
- Experience writing ROS nodes including drivers for new hardware
- Experience working with Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions
- Experience working ROS-based robots such as TurtleBot
- Experience working with LIDAR and/or RGBD (e.g. Intel Realsense) sensors
- Deep understanding of robotics, machine learning, and/or computer vision algorithms recommended but not required
- Comfortable reviewing the literature on state-of-the-art robotics and ML algorithms applicable to our problems
- Ability to evaluate third-party ROS packages for integration into our stack
- Well-versed in source control systems, particularly Git
- Proficient in shell scripting, preferably with Bash and Python
- Familiarity working with Docker containers recommended
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (e.g. continuous integration/deployment, scrum, automated regression testing)
What the job involves
- In this role, you will be working with both our robot software engineering and R&D teams on the software stack that drives the autonomy of our Tally(TM) robots
- In this exciting role, you will be working on the cutting edge to improve and expand the capabilities of our robot fleet
- You will also be working with our R&D team on both defining and implementing the next generation of Tally robots
- Evaluating third-party ROS packages for integration into our stack
- Working on new localization and SLAM algorithms
- Making our robots better aware of humans by implementing HRI-friendly behaviors to get out of their way
- Enhancing robot perception with better awareness of non-static (moving) obstacles
- Developing new algorithms for smoother, more efficient, and more accurate navigation
- Testing and integrating new hardware components including new sensors that will go into the next generation of Tally
- Assist in finishing our migration from ROS1 to ROS2
- Help in creating new hardware and software products from Simbe
Otta's take
Xav Kearney
CTO of Otta
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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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2023
$28m
SERIES B
Sep 2019
$26m
SERIES A
Total funding: $54m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health plans
- Culture of learning
- Flexible time off
Company HQ
Oyster Point, South San Francisco, CA
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Founders
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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