Full-Time

Robotics Software Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Ample

Ample

201-500 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
C/C++
Requirements
  • BS with 3+ years of industry experience or MS with 1+ years of industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
  • Highly proficient coding in C++
  • Proficient in Javascript, Python, and/or C is a BONUS
  • Working experience in at least one of the following : Feedback sensors and motor sizing for electromechanical systems Navigation and controls for multi-axis motion systems Motor control and communication protocols
  • Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution
Responsibilities
  • Proficiently code in C++ to manage the control of multiple robotic motion systems
  • Design and implement software interfaces for motor systems and sensor systems
  • Develop decision-making logic through coding to synchronize the movement of multiple robots
  • Design thorough test procedures and tooling for validating production systems
  • Be comfortable with debugging, testing, and verification at multiple levels of software development and integration for physical systems

Ample offers a modular battery swapping service for electric vehicles (EVs), allowing any EV to be fully charged in under five minutes. Their charging stations are cheaper to build and install than traditional fast-charging stations, providing energy at a lower cost than gasoline. The technology is compatible with all EVs, enabling rapid deployment without the need for construction. Ample is committed to sustainability by using renewable energy sources and ensuring that their modular batteries improve over time.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$307.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ample secured $25 million from Mitsubishi for expansion and sustainability initiatives.
  • Partnership with Stellantis integrates battery swap capabilities into major automotive brands.
  • Rapid deployment of lightweight stations allows quick adaptation to new demand.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Chinese companies like NIO with faster swapping times.
  • Challenge of gaining traction in the US market for battery swapping.
  • Dependency on partnerships with large automotive companies like Stellantis.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample offers modular battery swapping, charging EVs in under five minutes.
  • Their stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build than conventional fast-charging stations.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, broadening their potential client base.

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