Technical Lead: Robot Systems Software

Updated on 3/15/2023

Locations

Hayward, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Bash

CUDA

Docker

Jenkins

JIRA

C/C++/C#

Git

Linux/Unix

Python

TCP/IP

Requirements

More than 5 years of professional experience with a team of engineers, developing and shipping software
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Robotics, or any related engineering field
Proficiency programming with C/C++, CMake, and using open source libraries
Demonstrated ability to ship high performant code
Experience with development tools including Git, GitLab/GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, etc
Ability to continuously manage risk and be comfortable with lean software development techniques
Previous technical leadership experience with some management exposure
Ability to make a system work. Have you ever had to fight a linux installation issue?

Responsibilities

Own the cross computer communication layer
Build out real time robot visualization
Own software support for new hardware devices
Co-design new software with the hardware team
Manage a team of four 20-25% of the time
Design and implement software components in C++ for mobile robots
Improve software performance on all platforms including robot hardware (NVIDIA Jetson)
Troubleshoot, identify, analyze, and resolve operating/hardware system problems
Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
Regularly use your code on the robot to understand system-level performance

Desired Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
Exposure to Bash and Python
Expert working with Linux operating system (desktop, or server, or embedded)Experience writing code for embedded systems or environments where performance matters (e.g. video game development counts as relevant experience)
Experience using CUDA. Experience with Nvidia Jetson platforms
Experience with CAN bus, serial ports, UARTs. Experience with POSIX network sockets, TCP/UDP, unicast, multicast. Experience with Linux device drivers, Device Tree, updating/migrating Linux Kernel
Experience with distributed computing, cluster coordination and orchestration

Join us at Verdant Robotics as we revolutionize agriculture through robotics and AI. We use computer vision and machine learning to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Our unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlocks phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with less inputs, realizing savings from day one.

As a Technical Lead at Verdant Robotics, you would not only lead the systems software team, but hold a highly visible role to core business goals with full ownership on how to execute towards those goals. You will regularly interface with business operations and the executive team, and will not only lead technically but also manage a small high powered team. You would own a wide range of technical areas - our operating system, drivers, performance, and cross system visibility on our mobile robotics and industrial machines.

This is a role that is not only building the core systems our large farmer customers use daily, but is influencing the direction of the product in a time of explosive consumer demand.

What You Will Do:

Own the cross computer communication layer
Build out real time robot visualization
Own software support for new hardware devices
Co-design new software with the hardware team
Manage a team of four 20-25% of the time
Design and implement software components in C++ for mobile robots
Improve software performance on all platforms including robot hardware (NVIDIA Jetson)
Troubleshoot, identify, analyze, and resolve operating/hardware system problems
Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
Regularly use your code on the robot to understand system-level performance

Minimum Qualifications:

More than 5 years of professional experience with a team of engineers, developing and shipping software
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Robotics, or any related engineering field
Proficiency programming with C/C++, CMake, and using open source libraries
Demonstrated ability to ship high performant code
Experience with development tools including Git, GitLab/GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, etc
Ability to continuously manage risk and be comfortable with lean software development techniques
Previous technical leadership experience with some management exposure
Ability to make a system work. Have you ever had to fight a linux installation issue?

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
Exposure to Bash and Python
Expert working with Linux operating system (desktop, or server, or embedded)Experience writing code for embedded systems or environments where performance matters (e.g. video game development counts as relevant experience)
Experience using CUDA. Experience with Nvidia Jetson platforms
Experience with CAN bus, serial ports, UARTs. Experience with POSIX network sockets, TCP/UDP, unicast, multicast. Experience with Linux device drivers, Device Tree, updating/migrating Linux Kernel
Experience with distributed computing, cluster coordination and orchestration

Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

11-50 employees

Website

Transformative agricultural robotics services

Company Overview

Verdant Robotics is on a mission to build a future where autonomous robots can serve people, create value, and improve quality of life. The company's unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlocks phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with less inputs, realizing savings from day one.