Develop and optimize Realtime C++ software for mobile robots, handle programming, documentation, and testing of robotic systems, and incorporate customer requirements.
AboutDexterity
At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.
We're starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven and hardware-agnostic and have already picked over 15million goods in production. And did we mention we're customer-obsessed?Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question-how can we empower our customers with robots todo more than they thought was possible?
Dexterity is one of the fastest-growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We're a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication.Come joinDexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Robotics Engineer II
Location: 1205 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Onsite | Full Time
Responsibilities: Develop and optimize Realtime C++ software for mobile robot; Design, document, program, test, and debug software for robots and robotic systems; Work on algorithms and state machines involving robot motion and planning, perception, online signal processing and feedback control; Incorporate customer requirements into robotics system design; SW module unit testing and regression testing; Improve SW architecture, readability and error handling; Develop diagnostic tooling for preventative maintenance; and Develop Realtime control SW in C++ for ethercat (protocol) stack. Travel 4x per year to customer sites in Tracy, CA and Seattle, WA.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering, or foreign degree equivalent; plus 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer and/or Product Support Engineer and/or Mechatronics Engineer in robotics engineering design and integration services. Experience must include: Coding in Python and C++; Ethercat System Controls protocol; Utilizing CAN networking protocols; and Troubleshooting/debugging electromechanical systems.
Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.lever.co/dexterity. Include Reference #161062-193 w/resume. Dexterity, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Top Skills
C++
Can Networking
Ethercat
Python
Dexterity Downtown Redwood City, California, USA Office
1205 Veterans Blvd, Downtown Redwood City, CA, United States, 94063
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