Robotic Software Engineer

Job Description
About our portfolio company Jacobi Robotics:
Join us at Jacobi, a well-funded Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing the field of robotics with our cutting-edge software building blocks for robotic arms. Founded by leading roboticists from prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley, CMU, and KIT, Jacobi aims to accelerate the adoption of robot automation and streamline the process of robot programming. Our state-of-the-art optimization and AI technologies empower software developers to program any robot arm efficiently and reliably, catering to diverse applications in manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, and beyond. With Jacobi, our customers have experienced a remarkable 20x speedup in deployment time within production environments.
As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Jacobi, you will lead the development of robot applications across various industries, leveraging the capabilities of the Jacobi Library. This role involves software design, development, and deployment of innovative robot arm systems, pushing the boundaries of robotic automation. You will engage in all development stages, contributing significantly to each project aspect and shaping the future of robotics.
Key Responsibilities
Own the entire stack for one or multiple robot applications (such as picking, palletizing, welding, etc.), from initial architecture design through implementation and deployment.
Integrate with peripherals like safety sensors and scanners to create robust and reliable applications.
Use various physical robots to test and debug, ensuring task goals and cycle time requirements are met.
Develop intuitive user interfaces that enable non-developers to run the application seamlessly.
Work directly with customers to deploy the system in production environments.
Work closely with the product and engineering teams to improve the Jacobi Library and use it effectively to develop efficient and user-friendly applications.