Robotics Software Engineer

Ample - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Real Estate

About the position

As a Robotics Software Engineer at Ample, you will play a crucial role in developing software solutions for advanced robotic systems used in electric vehicle battery swapping. This position involves hands-on problem-solving in electro-mechanical systems, requiring collaboration across hardware and software domains to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of battery swapping technology.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently code in C++ to manage the control of multiple robotic motion systems
• Design and implement software interfaces for motor systems and sensor systems
• Develop decision-making logic through coding to synchronize the movement of multiple robots
• Design thorough test procedures and tooling for validating production systems
• Debug, test, and verify software at multiple levels of development and integration for physical systems

Requirements

• BS with 3+ years of industry experience or MS with 1+ years of industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Highly proficient coding in C++
• Proficient in Javascript, Python, and/or C is a BONUS
• Working experience in feedback sensors and motor sizing for electromechanical systems
• Experience in navigation and controls for multi-axis motion systems
• Knowledge of motor control and communication protocols
• Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with debugging and testing in software development
• Familiarity with robotics and automation systems

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives