Software Engineering Manager, Human-Robot Interaction

Team: Engineering

Location: Charlestown, MA

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers building the operator-facing applications and integration layer between Pickle's frontend and autonomy platform.

• Drive the technical vision and execution for Pickle’s human-robot interface software, ensuring a robust, reliable end-user experience and tight integration across the full software stack.

• Foster a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, iterative development, and a high bar for quality.

• Collaborate closely with Pickle's other engineering managers to ensure seamless end-to-end system behavior.

• Partner with Product and Program Management to scope features, track progress, and adapt to evolving priorities.

• Identify gaps in the team, whether structural or skill-based, and work with People Operations to hire, upskill, or supplement as needed.

• Represent the HRI function in cross-team initiatives and contribute to broader engineering strategy.

Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of software engineering management experience at a deep tech, robotics, or hardware-focused company.
• Demonstrated experience managing SWEs through complex technical and integration challenges, not just feature delivery.
• Working knowledge of ROS or a similar robotics middleware framework, specifically how commands flow from an operator-facing application to an autonomous system.
• A strong communicator and mentor who gives clear feedback, develops engineers at all levels, and builds team confidence without lowering standards.
• Experience driving outcomes with both speed and excellence in highly ambiguous, fast-moving business environments.
• Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least three times per week.