Full-Time

Lead Performance Engineer

Posted on 9/13/2024

Chef Robotics

Chef Robotics

51-200 employees

Robotic solutions for food production automation

Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation

Compensation Overview

$130k - $225kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years as a Test or Performance Engineer working with robotics/autonomous systems.
  • B.S in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or other relevant discipline.
  • Experience managing the test and release process for a production robotic fleet.
  • Robust foundational knowledge in statistics.
  • Strong analytical reasoning, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
  • Familiar with software development concepts and programming languages (C++ and Python).
  • Prior work building test fixtures and/or automated testing routines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead ongoing software and hardware testing and develop streamlined processes to both capture issues and efficiently test the complete robotic system.
  • Evaluate results of testing and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Either make recommended changes yourself in mechanical/electrical/software systems or work with engineers to make changes.
  • Develop automated and semi-automated test capabilities using software and hardware for the robots and new feature releases and assist with the testing of those features.
  • Create software tooling to make testing easier.
  • Write data pipelining tools and software to collect data locally and in the cloud.
  • Help develop a robust management system for test resource allocation (test space, robots, servers, test equipment).
  • Work closely with the product development team for any ongoing prototyping or validation needs.
  • Grow the performance team within our organization, and lead and mentor other performance engineers and technicians.

Chef Robotics focuses on improving food production by using robotics and machine learning technologies. Their robots are designed to help food companies that are facing challenges like labor shortages and high employee turnover. These robots can adapt to various tasks, which allows food companies to increase their production volume and minimize waste, leading to immediate cost savings. Unlike traditional automation, which often lacks flexibility, Chef Robotics offers a more versatile solution that can adjust to different environments and needs. The company's goal is to support food companies in overcoming labor issues and to help prevent potential food shortages in the future.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$24.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

119%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven food safety solutions boosts Chef Robotics' market potential.
  • Rise of cloud kitchens creates new opportunities for Chef Robotics' automation solutions.
  • Collaborations with food manufacturers enhance tailored solutions for specific production challenges.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Miso Robotics threatens Chef Robotics' market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may render Chef Robotics' solutions obsolete without continuous innovation.
  • Supply chain issues for robotics components could delay Chef Robotics' production and deployment.

What makes Chef Robotics unique

  • Chef Robotics offers flexible robots adaptable to high mix environments.
  • Their AI-enabled robots have produced over 10 million meals, a significant milestone.
  • Chef Robotics' solutions reduce waste and increase production volume, addressing labor shortages.

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