Senior Manager, Hardware Abstraction

Agility Robotics•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our software team is growing and we are looking for a talented engineering manager to join our agile, world-class team. In this role you will lead two teams that develop the low-level software that enables the robot to perceive and interact with the environment. You will work closely with the controls, functional safety, firmware, and other autonomy teams to implement interfaces to sensors, actuators, and other hardware. You will be responsible for leading the teams, optimizing execution, and developing engineers.

Requirements

MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
10+ years of overall industry experience, including 5+ years working in robotics
Experience leading engineering teams
Experience developing careers and managing people
Experience with embedded systems
Software experience in modern C++ and Python
Experience with robotics hardware including sensors (e.g.; cameras, lidars, radars, IMUs) and actuators
Experience with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team members
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
Experience shipping products, especially in robotics related categories
Experience working with external vendors and third party contractors

Responsibilities

Lead an engineering team responsible for developing the hardware abstraction layer between sensors, actuators, and other hardware and the robot
Interface with other teams including firmware, hardware, functional safety, controls and autonomy to develop new robots and improve their capabilities
Provide people management and career development for talented engineers

Benefits

401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.