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!).

Am I a good fit?

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Some Preferred Skills/experience

• ROS, MoveIt, 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.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to share in the company’s success through equity