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Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics

201-500 employees

Robotic inspection and data analysis solutions

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Enterprise Software

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Office-first culture; many in the office five days a week, with some flexibility for remote work.

Category
IT Project Management
Network Administration
System Administration
IT & Security
Requirements
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-7 years of IT experience with advancing responsibilities
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills with exceptional customer service skills
  • Operational and People leadership experience, with proven experience managing people
  • 1-3 years of startup experience
  • 1-3 years of experience administering a rapidly scaling network infrastructure
  • Effective stakeholder management
Responsibilities
  • Embed deeply with Business Stakeholders to define IT Roadmap and OKRs
  • Create processes and infrastructure to respond quickly and effectively to the evolving technical needs of the business
  • Build the IT team at Gecko, hiring, managing performance and promoting IT team members
  • Creatively work with the team to automate wherever possible
  • Negotiate and manage vendors as well as budgets to ensure high quality investments
  • Iterate quickly to ensure that operations and maintenance of hardware Infrastructure (Scale VM Cluster, Cisco, AV) and software Infrastructure (Zoom, Okta, Google Workspace…) are up to date
  • Provision and management of Gecko corporate devices
  • Partner with Workplace Experience to ensure the technical build out of new offices (Travel required)
  • Support of the technical operations and maintenance needs of remote offices
  • Configuration of security controls on Gecko infrastructure and corporate devices defined by InfoSec

Gecko Robotics provides robotic inspection and data analysis solutions aimed at ensuring the reliability and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Their main products include ultrasonic inspection robots and enterprise software that work together to collect and analyze data on physical assets in sectors like energy, public infrastructure, manufacturing, defense, and maritime. The robots gather extensive data, which the software then transforms into detailed maps, models, and digital twins, offering insights that help organizations make informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Gecko Robotics focuses on visualizing and optimizing operations to extend the life cycle of assets, thereby enhancing efficiency and safety. The goal is to help clients maintain their infrastructure effectively while generating revenue through B2B sales of their hardware and software solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$222.1M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being named to CNBC's 'Disruptor 50' list and Fast Company's 'World's Most Innovative Companies' highlights Gecko Robotics' strong market position and innovative edge.
  • The multi-year, $30 million contract with ADNOC Gas underscores the company's ability to secure significant, long-term partnerships in the energy sector.
  • Recent funding rounds, including a $173M Series C extension, provide substantial capital for growth and expansion, particularly in the defense sector.

What critics are saying

  • The high capital expenditure required for developing and maintaining advanced robotics and AI technologies could strain financial resources if not managed effectively.
  • Gecko Robotics' success is heavily dependent on its ability to continuously innovate and stay ahead of competitors in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

What makes Gecko Robotics unique

  • Gecko Robotics leverages advanced ultrasonic inspection robots and AI-powered data analysis to provide unprecedented insights into infrastructure health, setting it apart from traditional inspection methods.
  • Their focus on creating digital twins and predictive maintenance models offers clients a proactive approach to asset management, unlike competitors who may only offer reactive solutions.
  • The company's multi-sector approach, serving energy, public infrastructure, manufacturing, defense, and maritime, allows it to diversify its market presence and reduce dependency on a single industry.

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Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Stock options & equity

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverages

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