Robotics Software Engineer, Simbe
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 both C++ and Python programming
- Proficient in shell scripting, preferably with Bash and Python
- Well-versed in source control systems, particularly Git
- Experience working with Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (e.g. continuous integration/deployment, scrum, automated regression testing)
- Good understanding of the Robot Operating System (ROS) and core concepts such as nodes, messages, topics, services, parameters, build system, etc
- Experience writing ROS nodes is a must
- Understanding of both ROS1 and ROS2 is recommended but only one is required
- Familiarity with Docker containers recommended
- Experience with Nvidia Jetson platform is a huge bonus but not required
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc) recommended but not required
- Experience managing large numbers of connected IoT devices (e.g. robots, wearables, phones, smart home) is a huge bonus but not required
What the job involves
- In this role, you will be working with our robot software engineering team on the code that drives our Tally(TM) autonomous robots
- You will work on all aspects of the Tally stack including but not limited to navigation, perception, autonomous behaviors, hardware drivers, cloud integration, and infrastructure management
- Your primary objective will be to build, maintain, and evolve the Tally software stack to make our robots better, faster, smarter, easier, and bulletproof to failure
- Maintaining and extending the Tally software stack
- Improving Tally's autonomy, navigation, perception, and human-robot interaction (HRI) behaviors
- 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
- Evaluating third-party ROS packages for integration into our stack
Our take
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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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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Leadership
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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