Full-Time
Motion Control Engineer
Posted on 10/30/2025
Pickle Robot
51-200 employees
Robotic unloading solutions for warehouses
Compensation Overview
$137k - $152.9k/yr
Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
Willing to work at least 4 days per week on-site at Charlestown, MA.
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- Five or more years of professional experience in firmware development with demonstrated excellence in processing the physical inputs and outputs of motor control systems, writing and maintaining C/C++/Python code for embedded systems.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for embedded firmware development and motor control implementation.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, Robot Operating System and Robot Operating System 2, and embedded development tools.
- Understanding of motor control theory, including velocity profiles, torque control, and motion planning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and work closely with vendor support engineers.
- On-site availability with sufficient presence to work with hardware; willingness to work at least four days per week at offices in Charlestown, Massachusetts; working with robots in a warehouse setting is expected.
- A Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Design and implement motor control algorithms (e.g., using velocity and torque curves) and firmware for off-the-shelf controllers using C/C++/Python code.
- Characterize various motor controllers and drive systems to maximize the performance of the interface in the vendor's particular programming language, whether that is C, C++, Python, etc.
- Collaborate with hardware & software teams to define interfaces and ensure seamless integration of motor control components.
- Design and implement robust peripheral APIs into Pickle's platform in Python.
- Develop comprehensive test harnesses and debugging tools to verify the reliability and safety of motor control firmware.
- Analyze and resolve issues within motor control systems to improve performance and reliability through systematic troubleshooting.
- Work closely with vendor support engineers to push motor controllers to the very edge of their capabilities.
Pickle Robot develops dock-side robots that help unload trucks and containers at warehouse loading docks for logistics and e-commerce operations. The robots work alongside human workers, using sensors and software to plan and execute unloading tasks, reducing physical strain and increasing throughput. They differentiate themselves by focusing specifically on dock unloading, offering options to own or lease the robots plus ongoing maintenance and software services. The goal is to improve safety and efficiency at loading docks, enabling faster unloading and less fatigue for workers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$102.5M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured orders for 30+ robots from six customers deploying early 2025.
- Raised $50M Series B from Teradyne, Toyota Ventures for commercialization.
- Yusen Logistics partnership streamlines container unloading, boosts safety.
What critics are saying
- Amazon Robotics' 750,000 robots block 40% e-commerce market share now.
- Osaro's systems in 50+ sites like DHL outpace Pickle's palletizing in 12 months.
- Agility Robotics' Digit pilots with GXO obsolete single-arm design by 2027.
What makes Pickle Robot unique
- Dill robot unloads trucks at 600+ boxes per hour using generative AI and machine vision.
- Physical AI enables human-scale manipulation of non-palletized goods in chaotic trailers.
- KUKA arms with proprietary grippers achieve human-or-better picking speeds alongside humans.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Peter Santos, Chief Operating Officer of Pickle Robot Company, presents the "Real-World Deployment of Mobile Material Handling Robotics in the Supply Chain" tutorial at the May 2025 Embedded Vision Summit.
Pickle Robot Company ("Pickle Robot") has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others.
Pickle Robot Company announced it raised $50 million in Series B funding with participation from Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and others. In Q3 2024, six customers ordered over 30 unload robots for deployment in early 2025. The funding will accelerate new feature development and expand commercial teams to access new markets. CEO AJ Meyer highlighted the value of their Physical AI in logistics, aiming to enhance supply chain robotics and customer value.
Pickle Robot closes $50 million series B funding and secures new orders for 30+ unload robots.
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