Internship
Intern – Software Teams
Posted on 4/6/2023
Pickle Robot
51-200 employees
Develops robots for warehouse unloading tasks
Cambridge, MA, USA
- All candidates, regardless of experience level or interest area can expect:
- To learn new skills, continuously sharpen your existing skills, exceed your comfort zone, and solve at least some problems you weren't sure you could solve at first. As an intern, the opportunity to influence both the technical and business aspects of the company's evolution. To deploy code to production. To spend at least some time visiting customers and understanding how our robots are deployed and on-the-ground problems. To write tests and documentation along with your code. That making robots behave autonomously is super hard and even more fun
- For Junior level candidates we expect:
- Working knowledge of a linux dev environment, bring your own editor (as long as it's emacs ;) Significant working knowledge of programming in Python. Comfortable with basic mathematical concepts like matrices, polynomials, derivatives, etc. Experience writing software. Familiarity with basic concepts from at least one of the listed technical areas, along with enthusiasm for working in that area
Pickle Robot develops robots that help with unloading tasks in warehouse loading docks. Their robots are designed to assist logistics and e-commerce companies by safely and efficiently unloading trucks and containers. These robots work alongside human workers, which helps to lessen the physical strain of manual unloading and boosts productivity. Pickle Robot generates revenue by selling and leasing their robotic units, providing maintenance services, and potentially offering software licensing. Their focus on collaboration between robots and humans sets them apart from competitors in the robotics and automation market.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$99.7M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2018
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↓ -2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recent $50M Series B funding boosts development and market expansion efforts.
- Partnership with Yusen Logistics enhances container unloading efficiency and worker safety.
- Growing demand for automation in e-commerce logistics supports Pickle Robot's market potential.
What critics are saying
- Competition from established companies like Boston Dynamics threatens market share.
- Supply chain constraints may delay new robot deployments.
- Rapid AI advancements could render current offerings obsolete if innovation lags.
What makes Pickle Robot unique
- Pickle Robot offers low-cost, collaborative robots for e-commerce supply chain automation.
- Their robots work alongside humans, reducing physical strain and increasing productivity.
- Pickle Robot's focus is on unloading tasks, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations.
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Benefits
Healthcare
401k
Snacks and cold brew
Competitive pay
Equity stakes