Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$170k/yr
About this role: Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Principal Motion Planning Engineer to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. As the most senior individual contributor on the motion planning tea…
Skills: Motion planning, Robotics, Python, C++, Trajectory optimization
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$134k/yr
About this role: Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Robotics Software Engineer to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. You will design, build, and productionize the motion planning software that …
Skills: Robotics, Motion planning, Python, C++, Software engineering
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$194k–$216k/yr
About Us At Pickle Robot, we're on a mission to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Our robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers — one of the toughest, most understaffed jobs in l…
Skills: People operations, Talent acquisition, Organizational design, Workforce planning, Succession planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$155k–$200k/yr
About this role Pickle is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Software Engineering organization and help drive the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that power o…
Skills: Technical Program Management, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Coordination, Risk Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$175k/yr
Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Senior Machine Learning Engineer to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. This role will focus on advancing our perception stack by refining our data engines, ar…
Skills: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python, PyTorch, C++
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$160k–$200k/yr
About this role: Pickle Robot is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager, Motion Planning to lead and expand our motion planning team, scaling best-in-class robotics motion software for warehouse automation. You’…
Skills: Motion Planning, People Management, C++, Python, ROS
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$173k/yr
About this role: Pickle Robot Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of electrical systems for our next-generation industrial robotic products. You …
Skills: Electrical System Design, Robotics Integration, PCB Design, Power Electronics, Control Systems
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You will own the technical vision and architecture for the motion planning and control software powering autonomous unload robots. You will also act as a technical mentor to the team, setting engineering standards and driving high-stakes technical decisions.
The role requires 8+ years of experience building robotics software with expert-level proficiency in motion planning, control systems, Python, and C++. Candidates must possess strong technical communication skills and the ability to influence strategy without formal authority.
About this role:
Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Principal Motion Planning Engineer to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. As the most senior individual contributor on the motion planning team, you will own the technical vision and architecture for the planning, manipulation, navigation, and control software that powers Pickle's autonomous unload robots. You will take on our hardest algorithmic problems — from sample-based and trajectory-optimization planners to contact-aware control and autonomous recovery — set engineering standards across the robotics organization, and multiply the team's impact through deep technical leadership rather than direct people management.
\nResponsibilities:
Own the technical vision and architecture of Pickle's motion planning and controls stack for manipulation, navigation, and safety-critical control of the unload robot
Take on the hardest algorithmic problems in planning and control — sample-based planning (e.g., RRT), path and trajectory optimization, numerical/nonlinear optimization, and contact-aware control — and turn research prototypes into production systems
Set engineering standards and technical strategy across the robotics organization, driving high-stakes technical decisions that unblock major customers and multi-year roadmaps
Act as a force multiplier through deep technical mentorship — raising the bar for the whole team, reviewing designs, and guiding engineers on the toughest problems without direct people management
Define and maintain the architecture, interfaces, and system documentation for the full planning and controls stack so the team can move faster and scale
Analyze field failure cases and partner across engineering, test, and on-site deployment teams to design robust autonomous recovery that measurably improves reliability
Establish regression tests, benchmarks, and success metrics that keep regressions away from customers and focus the team on the highest-impact work
Write production-grade Python and C++ for real-time, safety-critical robotics, personally shipping the highest-leverage and highest-risk components
8+ years building robotics software, with a sustained record of designing and shipping complex systems as a senior individual contributor; deep graduate robotics/controls research experience counts toward this
Expert-level, hands-on experience developing motion planning and control for real-world robots — manipulation, navigation, or locomotion — in safety-critical, real-time production systems
Exceptional technical communication; able to set org-wide technical strategy, write clear architecture and design docs, and influence engineering, product, and executive stakeholders without formal authority. Professional fluency in English
Mastery of motion planning and controls: sample-based planning (e.g., RRT), path and trajectory optimization, numerical/nonlinear optimization, optimal and contact-aware control; expert-level Python and C++
None required. A strong foundation in robotics, controls, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related quantitative field is expected
ROS/ROS2, Python and C++ toolchains, Git, Linux, and numerical optimization libraries; experience architecting testing/CI and benchmarking for robotics
Deep technical ownership, sound judgment on high-stakes tradeoffs, a force-multiplier mindset, strong failure-analysis instincts, and a collaborative, low-ego approach
Hybrid — Boston, MA area, with regular on-site work and occasional travel to customer deployment sites
Full-time, with occasional schedule flexibility to support on-site deployments, demos, and testing
At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.
Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.
Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Pickle Robots unload trucks and containers.
We believe the best working experience is one where machines do the heavy lifting and people do the problem solving. Founded by an exceptional cast of robotics and machine learning experts, Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today our robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. We are laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on.
Offices: 465 Medford St, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, US
Pickle Robots unload trucks and containers.
We believe the best working experience is one where machines do the heavy lifting and people do the problem solving. Founded by an exceptional cast of robotics and machine learning experts, Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today our robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. We are laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on.
Offices: 465 Medford St, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, US
