Software Engineer – New Grad

Gecko Robotics is currently hiring new graduates to begin full-time in Summer of 2024.

Role at a Glance

The Pittsburgh based Software Engineering team is responsible for the software that is responsible for managing all aspects of data collection in the field.  The mission of this team is to make the Robot/Human connection so that we are able to collect and pre-process data as effectively as possible.  In this role, you will design, build, instrument and support software that integrates with our robotic systems, data acquisition systems, and localization systems, as well as the software systems that process the data in the cloud (Cantilever).

Gecko’s engineers work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.  We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who thrive in a small company environment and are passionate about developing great products which solve significant problems.

What You Will Do

• Write performant Python and C++ code that is deployed to the field.
• Create well architected software designs that are robust against failures/exceptions and will scale as we grow.
• Carry out unit, integration, and full system testing as needed.
• Deploy software interfaces that facilitate cross-team collaboration.
• Integrate new subsystems into our suite of field software products.
• Work with our ultrasonic testing professionals to craft solutions that drive the industry forward.
• Integrate with Data Acquisition systems to acquire data and monitor/instrument signal quality.
• Work closely with our internal Operators to create solutions that accelerate data collection in the field.

About You: 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working experience delivering systems  with Python and/or C++
• Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams
• Real world experience building, maintaining, and replacing data infrastructure in production environments
• Desire to have a high impact at a fast-moving startup as a key contributor on a small team
• Strong passion for learning and growth and are open to new ideas, new technologies, strong devops practices, and continuous feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• High self-motivation and love of self-directed learning

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience)

• Prior experience with ROS
• Previous experience with Qt and QML
• Previous experience with one or more cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience using Windows DLLs with C++