Full-Time
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Updated on 10/9/2024
Simbe Robotics
11-50 employees
AI-powered autonomous inventory management
Compensation Overview
$125k - $175kAnnually
Junior, Mid
San Bruno, CA, USA
Hybrid position requires in-office presence.
- Proficient in C, C++, Assembly, and Python
- Strong ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and hardware specification sheets.
- Ability to write Linux kernel drivers and user-space drivers for hardware components
- Skilled in hardware prototyping using platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Develop firmware and drivers for custom and off-the-shelf embedded hardware solutions
- Interfacing with a variety of robotic peripherals and components such as lidars, cameras, IMUs, RFID readers, motors, batteries, and LEDs
- Interpret PCB schematics and hardware datasheets to build low-level hardware interfaces that allow developers to work with higher-level abstractions.
- Proficient in Linux software development with the ability to write kernel-level and user-space drivers.
- Rapidly prototype hardware solutions using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi to bring ideas to life.
Simbe Robotics offers a unique and dynamic work environment, specializing in autonomous robotics and advanced AI for retail operations improvement. Their cutting-edge Store Intelligence™ solutions, like Tally, provide critical real-time insights into inventory and pricing, revolutionizing retail management with a major focus on precision and efficiency. This focus on technological advancement and industry-specific innovation makes it a prime workplace for professionals passionate about robotics and AI-driven solutions.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$54M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 24%1 year growth
↑ 50%2 year growth
↑ 41%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Simbe's Tally robot has been validated by end users to significantly improve productivity, making it a valuable asset for retailers.
- The company's strategic partnerships and global expansion efforts indicate strong growth potential and market demand.
- Innovations like the Simbe Mobile app and Virtual Tour feature enhance the usability and value of the Store Intelligence platform, making it more attractive to retailers.
What critics are saying
- The reliance on partnerships for manufacturing and technological support could pose risks if these relationships falter.
- The competitive landscape in retail automation is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Simbe's growth.
What makes Simbe Robotics unique
- Simbe Robotics' Tally robot offers near-real-time inventory tracking and advanced computer vision, setting it apart from stationary devices and traditional inventory methods.
- The integration of AI and robotics in Simbe's Store Intelligence platform provides actionable insights that enhance store operations, a feature not commonly found in competitors' solutions.
- Partnerships with industry leaders like Plexus, Avery Dennison, and NVIDIA bolster Simbe's technological capabilities and scalability, distinguishing it from smaller, less integrated competitors.