Boulder, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$140k/yr
Do you want to be part of building the next generation of robots and see those robots out in the real world automating dangerous, monotonous tasks? If so, consider joining us at PickNik as a Robotics Lead. The Robotics L…
Skills: C++17, Python, Software Development, Git, Continuous Integration
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Lead the development of customer implementations of MoveIt Pro and create integration solutions for robotic software applications. Focus on customer delivery to deploy AI-powered robots for real-world and space applications.
Requires at least 6 years of professional experience with proficiency in C++17, Python, and full life-cycle software development. A degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Engineering is required, along with the ability to travel and work from the Boulder/Denver area.
Do you want to be part of building the next generation of robots and see those robots out in the real world automating dangerous, monotonous tasks? If so, consider joining us at PickNik as a Robotics Lead. The Robotics Lead role is at the forefront of solving the hard problems to put robots into production.
PickNik Robotics is the company behind MoveIt Pro, a software platform that combines AI and advanced motion planning to make robots work in the real world. We're focused on pushing the boundaries of robotics — and showing what’s possible when robots are powered by great software. PickNik has taken our learnings from the past 10 years - working with Google, Amazon, Samsung, BMW, Lockheed Martin, NASA, and many startups - and distilled that knowledge into MoveIt Pro. Join us in helping companies deploy AI to robots fast and effectively, opening up new possibilities only limited by our customer’s imagination.
As a Robotics Lead at PickNik Robotics, you will help lead development of customer implementations of MoveIt Pro. You will develop MoveIt Pro-based software applications and create integration solutions for our customers. This role is focused on customer delivery - creating software that will be used on robots around the world (and in outer space!).
You love robotics and have a passion for collaborating with customers
You understand technical scoping and how to manage a technical team
You work efficiently, are ready to learn, and have great attention to detail
You have the ability to collaborate with teams around the world
Driven to solve customer problems and see your work make an impact
Excited to work with new customers and multi-task delivery of cool robot software
Multi-disciplinary approach to technical problem solving and willingness to do what needs to be done - working with 3D files, writing code, debugging performance, working with hardware, etc.
Minimum 6 years of professional work experience
Knowledge of C++17 or newer
Skilled with at least one scripting language such as Python
Extensive knowledge of software development
Experience with full life-cycle library and application development, Git version control, software testing, and continuous integration.
Experience with communication middleware
Be able to travel approximately every other month to customer sites & conferences. Less than 30% of the time.
Live in the Boulder/Denver area and have the ability to be in-office at least 3 days per week.
Degree(s) in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field and/or equivalent industry experience.
ROS, MoveIt 2, Nav2, Mujoco, or other robotic libraries are advantageous.
Demonstrated industry ability to deliver complex projects.
Familiarity with scalable deployment processes like Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k Matching
Paid time off
Opportunity to share in the company’s success through equity
The minimum salary for this position is $140,000/year.
Develop advanced robotics applications with production-ready AI
PickNik accelerates robotics automation, helping companies simplify, accelerate, and deliver unstructured robotics solutions to optimize operations, foster efficiency, and innovate faster. MoveIt Pro is PickNik's flagship product, a commercial-grade platform for accelerating the development of unstructured robotic arm applications, reducing engineering time and support costs by up to 75%. The platform for quickly building robotic arm applications, with out-of-the-box reference applications, a powerful runtime engine, and easy user interfaces that enables advanced, customizable robotic solutions for all industries.
Offices: 4730 Walnut Street, Suite 108, Boulder, Colorado 80301, US
Develop advanced robotics applications with production-ready AI
PickNik accelerates robotics automation, helping companies simplify, accelerate, and deliver unstructured robotics solutions to optimize operations, foster efficiency, and innovate faster. MoveIt Pro is PickNik's flagship product, a commercial-grade platform for accelerating the development of unstructured robotic arm applications, reducing engineering time and support costs by up to 75%. The platform for quickly building robotic arm applications, with out-of-the-box reference applications, a powerful runtime engine, and easy user interfaces that enables advanced, customizable robotic solutions for all industries.
Offices: 4730 Walnut Street, Suite 108, Boulder, Colorado 80301, US
