Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Description For Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Burro, the leading robotics company in outdoor agricultural automation, is revolutionizing farming through innovative robotics solutions. Headquartered in Philadelphia with operations in central California, Burro develops autonomous ground vehicles nicknamed 'Wall-E for agriculture' that address critical labor shortages in farming.
The company is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to shape the next generation of their autonomous robots. This role combines cutting-edge robotics development with practical agricultural applications, offering an opportunity to work on real-world autonomous solutions with a growing fleet in commercial use across vineyards, nurseries, and berry farms.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in robotics algorithms, sensor integration, and software development, with particular emphasis on C++ and ROS. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful technology that directly impacts the agricultural industry's future, backed by prominent investors including Toyota Ventures and S2G.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to mentor others. You'll be part of a diverse, innovative team focused on creating practical autonomous solutions for real-world challenges. With competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits, this position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of agricultural robotics innovation.
Responsibilities For Senior Robotics Software Engineer
- Design, develop and optimize robotics algorithms to enhance existing features, introduce new features, and improve overall software robustness
- Build tools and infrastructure necessary for validating the performance of robotics algorithms and features
- Oversee and drive projects from conceptualization to deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers
- Stay updated with state-of-the-art advancements in robotics and AI
- Document software development processes, system designs and algorithms
- Develop production quality code while actively participating in code reviews
Requirements For Senior Robotics Software Engineer
- Master's or PhD in Robotics or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience developing software for robotics/mechatronic systems
- 6+ years of experience writing code in C++
- Experience in working sensor (camera, LiDAR, gps, etc.) data
- Solid knowledge of fundamental robotics algorithms
- Proficiency with ROS, or equivalently purposed systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits For Senior Robotics Software Engineer
- Competitive salary and benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
- Early-Stage Equity
- 401K Plan
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
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