Firmware Engineer

About this role:Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Software Engineer for our Firmware team to help us revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. This role will focus on being the bridge between the physical I/O of the system and the high level application. You will need to be comfortable with configuring and programming devices such as PLC's and motor controllers, as well as making changes to a large object oriented application written in Python.Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of Pickle’s revolutionary material-handling robots. A strong understanding of both complex low-level software design principles and SOLID object oriented principles will be critical to success in this role.

What You'll Accomplish:

• Characterize the performance of peripheral interfaces and design and implement improvements.
• Discover how to use new peripherals and extend the functions of existing peripherals in our robotic system.
• This often requires designing complex configuration files or implementing programs in the vendor's peculiar language.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to design beautiful APIs between peripherals and Pickle's object oriented, distributed platform using Python.
• Develop Python scripts for automation, testing, and data collection.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and participate in thorough design and code reviews.

Who You Are :

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development with demonstrated excellence in processing the physical inputs and outputs of systems.
• Proficient in Python, object-oriented programming, and github.
• Experience using an oscilloscope to debug input and output problems.
• Ability to read the manual of a complex peripheral (a rangefinder, a motor controller, a robotic arm, ...) then collaborate effectively with the vendor's support engineer to push it to the very edge of its capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solver, and a passion for robotics and innovation.
• You'll need to be on-site enough to make efficient use of the hardware.  Expect at least 3 days per week at our offices in Cambridge and Charlestown Massachusetts.
• A Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

About Pickle RobotPickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is 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. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.
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.