Nimble Robotics

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA
Python Rust GCP MongoDB AWS gRPC PostgreSQL Go TypeScript Dart C++ Kubernetes
Description
About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI startup founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re pioneering the way robots learn to grasp and manipulate any object.

Our ultimate goal is to enable the dark warehouse, a fully automated eCommerce fulfillment center with swarms of intelligent, cloud-connected robots to enable affordable same-day fulfillment for every retailer, large and small. In the process we aim to create one of the world’s most valuable robotics companies.

We’re backed by the world’s most prestigious investors as well as AI and robotics legends like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)! 


Nimble's Core Values:
1) Be relentlessly resourceful - Find a way to make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.
2) Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.
3) Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.
4) Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.

About the Role:
As a Software Engineer, you will leverage your skills writing software to push the performance and capabilities of Nimble’s world class technology to new levels. You will design and implement automated robotic coordination software, database-driven warehouse software, and use reinforcement learning AI models to solve complex operational tasks.  You will be at the forefront of automation innovation and make the impossible possible.

Responsibilities:

    • Design and develop automation workflows, write unit/integration/system tests, conduct code reviews to make sure your work is rigorously designed, elegantly coded and effectively tuned for performance and quality
    • Develop and maintain cloud-based services working in conjunction with robotic fleets
    • Debug and troubleshoot failures in complex scenarios
    • Recreate corner cases from production logs into repeatable tests and bug fixes
    • Design prototype software with a path to production level quality and robustness

Qualifications:

    • Fast learner, A-player, great work ethic, and high ambitions
    • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related discipline. Equivalent experience also considered.
    • Experience with complex software systems working in real-time with embedded systems
    • Experience with one or more of the following languages: Python, Golang, Rust, Typescript, Dart, C, C++
    • Critical thinking about how and why software systems fail
    • Knowledge of Linux fundamentals

Nice to have:

    • Experience with cloud native environments, kubernetes, AWS, GCP
    • Experience with high-level communication protocols like gRPC, protobuf, etc.
    • Experience with Test Management and Requirements software
    • Experience with database software such as Postgres, MongoDB, etc.

Additional Requirements

    • Willing to work extended hours and weekends if needed


Culture:
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

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Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.


Nimble's Benefits

Flexible PTO
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots. 

Gym Reimbursement
Nimble offers employees reimbursements to invest in their health and fitness.

Snacks and Drinks
Enjoy unlimited free snacks and drinks in select offices

Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 

401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Annual Team Retreat
Once or twice a year, join the entire company for a trip to pause work, relax and have fun as a team in destinations like Tahoe and Vegas.

Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program

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