Full-Time

Senior Fleet Operations Engineer

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Simbe Robotics

Simbe Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous robots for retail inventory management

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$90k - $125kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Preference for candidates in New York or Michigan.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years assembly or repair of complex electromechanical systems
  • Troubleshooting video, networking, and computer systems
  • Power user of web based live control tools
  • Linux OS command line interface and shell scripting
  • Strong English oral and written communication tools
  • Ability to communicate effectively using collaborative messaging tools
  • Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to work independently in the field, adapt to new technical challenges, and proactively identify solutions to recurring issues
  • Customer Focus: Dedication to delivering high-quality service, maintaining professionalism in customer interactions, and upholding the company's reputation for reliability
  • Physical Requirements: Must be capable of lifting equipment, bending, and performing repairs in various physical environments.
  • Located in greater New York City area or Michigan
Responsibilities
  • Travel to customer stores and perform physical robot hardware maintenance, repairs, and upgrades / retrofits on robots
  • Support via phone and remote login to robots of 3rd party technicians performing work on robots
  • Alert escalation support of robot issues via remote login to robots
  • Contact customer stores to request help addressing issues with robots
  • Remote support on 50% of weekend days
  • Local travel within a 90 minute drive, up to 50% of time
  • Domestic travel up to 10% of time

Simbe Robotics provides autonomous robots that improve inventory management and store operations in the retail sector. Their main product, Tally, is equipped with advanced sensors that allow it to navigate store aisles, identify out-of-stock items, and verify that products are correctly placed and priced. Tally gathers extensive data, which is analyzed by Simbe's backend system to offer valuable insights to retailers. This helps stores minimize losses, optimize shelf space, and enhance customer satisfaction. Unlike many competitors, Simbe focuses on both the sale and leasing of its robots, as well as offering data analytics services, making it a comprehensive solution for retail clients aiming to streamline operations and cut down on manual labor.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$101.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

75%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into farm supply stores opens new market opportunities beyond traditional retail.
  • Recent $50M Series C funding strengthens financial position for scaling operations and innovation.
  • International expansion into Turkey with CarrefourSA indicates positive global market reception.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other robotics companies could threaten Simbe's market share.
  • Potential data privacy concerns could lead to regulatory scrutiny and impact customer trust.
  • Supply chain disruptions could delay production and deployment of Tally robots.

What makes Simbe Robotics unique

  • Simbe Robotics' Tally automates inventory management with advanced sensors and data analytics.
  • Tally operates safely during store hours, enhancing customer and employee experience.
  • Simbe's backend system processes data to generate actionable insights for retailers.

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