Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning

We are a well-funded Series A startup on a mission to make e-commerce logistics more efficient and human-friendly with AI-powered robotics.

Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!

We seek a Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning to develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for motion planning systems in Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software in planning applications across the robotics software engineering stack with the goal of improving warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

• Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first
• A bias toward action: you prioritize fast development and testing on hardware versus incubating an idea until it is “ready”
• Eagerness to act as a generalist and solve a diverse set of challenging problems that amplify human potential with state-of-the-art robotics
• Enthusiasm for owning all phases of the development process from design to implementation to testing to improvements
• A desire for career growth and ownership of your work
• Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker
• Experience with C++ or Rust
• A strong understanding of software engineering development practices (git, CI/CD), finite state machines, multiprocessing/multithreading, and socket programming
• General experience across the robotics software stack, including controls, kinematics, motion planning, and rigid transformations / 3D geometry
• Familiarity with project management and acting as tech lead on projects involving one or more other members
• A BS in a related field with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development OR an MS/PhD in a related field with two years of experience in commercial robotics software development
• (BONUS) Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g. Model-View-Controller)
• (BONUS) Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
• Equity ownership
• Unlimited PTO
• Partial WFH
• Access to a full gym at HQ
• Free parking on site at HQ
• Free lunches 2x per week

Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.