Senior Software Engineer
Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics, enabling future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.
Our software engineers bring the depth and rigor of industry experience to the Institute, where a solid foundation of engineering is essential for groundbreaking research. If you have a passion for developing technology that advances the capabilities and usefulness of robots, we want you on our team! At our new Cambridge, MA office, we’re building a collaborative and innovative organization, and we’re looking for Senior Software Engineers to help lead the way.
Responsibilities
Algorithm Development: Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms to enhance robotic systems' capabilities and efficiencyLeadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership, mentoring other engineers, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the teamSoftware Quality: Promote code quality and reliability through regular code reviews and the adoption of best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with researchers and other engineering teams to deliver cross-functional features and system capabilities that push the boundaries of roboticsHands On Development: Take a hands-on approach to development, building and refining software systems to solve complex problems in robotics. Requirements
10+ years of experience delivering high-quality, production-level softwareProven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding engineering teamsBS or MS in Computer Science or a related fieldStrong software development skills in modern C++ or PythonProficiency with modern software engineering tools and practices at scale including git, issue tracking, and CI/CD pipelinesExcellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, particularly in complex, real-world environmentsExcellent communication, collaboration and documentation skills Bonus
Experience with Docker, cloud computing, or other distributed systems technologiesProficiency in real time systems, perception, navigation, manipulation, data processing, logging, visualization, and physics simulationFamiliarity with ROS, gRPC, LCM, or other inter-process communication middlewareHands-On experience working with robots, control systems, kinematics, or physics simulationsExperience developing and debugging software on physical hardware systemsExperience with microcontrollers and low-level programmingBackground in Machine Learning and its application to roboticsExperience with robotic sensors such as IMUs, cameras, and related technologiesExperience maintaining and contributing to open-source software repositories We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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