Software Engineer, Robotics Task Planning

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Robotics Task Planning: Enhancing the speed and performance of truck unloading robots by researching, prototyping, and developing new functions and algorithms. Focus on improving speed and reliability and optimizing unload performance.

Location: Willing and able to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least three days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications, focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics.

What you will do

• Research, prototype, and develop functions and algorithms that unlock new capabilities for autonomous truck unloading robots.
• Enhance the existing capabilities of robots, driving improvements in both speed and reliability to optimize unload performance.
• Characterize system performance across data to inform future work, building better understanding of potential performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering teams to integrate contributions into broader systems.
• Design and contribute to the architecture of scalable software systems that support the deployment of multiple robots.
• Take ownership of key subdomains of the task planning system, providing context and guidance for other engineers.

Requirements

• A seasoned Software Engineer with 3-5 years of experience, preferably within robotics or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in robotics, computer science, or a similar discipline—Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record in developing autonomous robotic systems.
• Highly proficient in object oriented programming with Python (or C++), with experience in other relevant languages as a plus.
• Experienced in motion and behavioral planning for robots or other autonomous systems, with a deep understanding of these key areas.
• Experienced in working with complex algorithms and data pipelines, capable of optimizing for performance and scalability.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.