Junior Robotic Software Engineer

Pace Robotics is a construction robotics startup incubated by SINE IIT-Bombay and backed by Pidilite Ventures, MARL 5G Accelerator and Kochi Holdings. We are making the construction process faster, smarter and efficient through robots that can do advanced construction tasks and digitize execution data in real time. We are currently piloting our first product, a modular robot for plastering, painting and putty of building interiors, at construction sites.

To support our next stage of growth and to take the product from prototype to manufacturing ready design, we are looking for an embedded software engineer who will support the design and implementation of the software for embedded devices and systems end to end from requirements gathering to commercial deployment.

What will you do

• Develop embedded code which enables simultaneous exchange of data between various modules and sensors to facilitate fast/robust decision making for the robot.
• Selection of Communication Protocols, actuation sequencing and deep involvement with embedded software and control strategy.
• Develop and maintain various engineering tools used to debug, analyze, and test embedded products.
• Support the Embedded Systems Lead in working as the common link between the hardware, robot autonomy, and software teams, converting inputs from each team along with overall product/customer needs into electronic circuits, software and hardware.
• Assist in conceptualizing, designing, fabricating, integrating and testing overall embedded architecture, embedded boards, software and circuitry for Pace Robotics’ fleet of AGV based robots.
• Assist in selection and integration of all active, passive components, micro-controller, processor w/peripherals and power components.
• Work on improving the efficiency of the power distribution and consumption.
• Work on designing the wiring scheme of the whole autonomous system.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors (with 2-5 yrs exp) in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Electronics/Embedded Systems with relevant experience in industrial R&D Projects.

You have the following technical skill sets:

• Expertise with microcontroller/microprocessors (non - Arduino), C programming, digital electronics, different communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, rs232, ethernet, rs485, CAN etc
• Good Understanding of Electronics Circuits and Schematics.
• Deep expertise of RTOS / LINUX programming concepts.
• Excellent understanding of Signal Processing methods, (Good To have)
• Experienced in PCB and wiring harness Design, (Good to Have)
• Proficient with Matlab, Simulink, DAQ software. (Good To have)

You have the following personal attributes:

• You are highly organized and methodical in everything you do
• You love solving problems and look at them as an opportunity to grow
• You get excited about thinking, talking and building technology and exploring its endless possibilities

What's in it for you:

Globally, Construction provides a 1.6 Trillion Dollar opportunity, just by making the work more efficient. This is the market we are after. You will be an integral part of the core team of an early stage startup on a mission change the way we build our world and disrupt one of the oldest and the largest industries. You will be designing products that can change the landscape of construction, become ubiquitous in project sites and be synonymous with construction of the future (Think of JCB and Tower Cranes of today)

We promise you an environment that promotes unhindered innovation and one that can provide exciting opportunities for accelerated growth. You will be working with a stellar engineering team having diverse experience in developing robots for automotive, agriculture and construction industries. You will have immense learning opportunity as you will be working on ‘never-seen-before’ products for an industry that’s ripe for technological disruptions.

The compensation includes company stocks through ESOP’s and Other Perks like Health insurance and Personal Accident Insurance for Self.

Please note that we don’t necessarily expect to find a candidate that has done everything listed or possesses all the required skill sets but you should be able to make a credible case that you have done most of it and are keen on learning new things on the job.

Summary: 

Hyperspec is building a real time local map for self-driving cars and using cross view localization to enable ubiquitous autonomy. Hyperspec is a VC funded startup.

The principal embedded systems engineer will have deep expertise in embedded systems design, development and worked for years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an expert in all aspects of embedded projects and embedded systems—including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs 
• Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects 
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team

Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelors' degree in computer science or engineering
• At least ten years of engineering experience with expertise in software engineering, data structures, and programming techniques
• Deep expertise in C/C++ programming
• Experience with FPGAs, PCB, Xilinx, Altera, or similar SoCs.
• Experience with ISPs, Cameras, Switches a plus.
• Experience in working with real-time operating systems, communications protocols and firmware design.

• Experience in interfaces, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
• Experience in working as part of a team and leading teams.

• Perform analysis, design and implementation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, processes, and product / program requirements
• Engage with global teams to effectively translate customer requirements to software requirements and identify potential solutions that are optimized to operate with in constraints of the product
• Troubleshoot variety of complex software problems
• Provide timely status updates and proactive communications on issues to the stakeholders.
• Able to interface with internal and external stake holders regarding software issues.
• Contribute as part of teams put together to meet overall organization initiatives/objectives
• As a technical lead,

1. Guide team efforts towards successful deliverables.
2. Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
3. Able to effectively manage escalations and operate under crisis
4. Have the ability and willingness to acquire in-depth understanding of domain and existing products (beyond software) and apply that knowledge to develop new products and to deliver enhancements/ fixes for customer requirements.
   
   

• Background in Industrial Automation
• Prior experience in supervisory control systems software
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science/Information Science/Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation with strong back ground in Industrial automation software
• Strong C, C+ programming on variety of Windows platforms using Microsoft technologies
• Sound knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals data structures, algorithms, operating system concepts
• Excellent analytical skills, methodical problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
• Prior experience of working in global teams and interfacing with multiple stake holders
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact with extended teams spread across the globe.

Position Overview:

This position is part of highly skilled fimrware team that do software board bring up of bare silicon for next generation products. In order to write system software for embedded electronic products, this position requires academic background in electronics engineering to understand hardware concepts such as digital logic, schematics, and microprocessor communications to develop effective embedded software.

Candidate should have complete knowledge of Software development cycle from architecture definition to the implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Must wear multiple hats from analyzing field and factory reported issues to software integration.
• Be a liason for troubleshooting and debugging complex systems and identifying the root cause.
• Develop detailed design documents and customer facing application notes for the system and IOT features for Mobile routers.
• Act as a product lead and be part of bigger team in software bring up.   
• Ability to work on Low level software such as bootloaders and understanding of low level functional blocks is a must.
• Work on Linux kernel and configuration.
• Write or port device drivers for Ethernet, USB, GPIO, LED, Bluetooth, Accelormeter, LCD and touch screen.
• Debug stability issues in data routing between WAN and LAN interfaces.
• Work with Software QA with test plan and execution.
• Work with Hardware team to identify and root cause stability problems.

Experience/Requirements:  

• Demonstrable knowledge of C, C++, Assembly programming skills
• Overall 10+ years of experience in embedded environment preferabily Linux.
• Board bring up proficiency with bootloaders and other low level software, must be very good with debugging techniques.
• Experience in TCP/IP networking is must for trouble shooting throughput and other traffic issues.
• Driver experience with I2C, SPI, UART, LCD, Ethernet, PCIe is a plus.
• Experience with low level debugging using JTAG.
• Experience with Makefiles, and build environments such as PTXDIST, Yocto and Buildroot.    
• Experience with version control such as git and svn.
• Good communication skills and team player.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously to meet deadlines, in a fast-changing environment.

Education:

What you need to have:

Solinas Integrity (www.solinas.in) is a leading water & sanitation robotics start-up founded by IIT Madras Alumni & professors to develop cutting edge solutions to solve the problems in water pipelines and sewer lines\septic tanks, thereby improving the lives of millions of people. Our core values start with trust, and respect for everyone and along with strong collaboration and communication. We believe in giving agency to our teammates and strongly pushing them towards developing a growth mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To develop and improve signal processing algorithms for analysis of acoustic signals with up-to-date knowledge on processing methods.
• Understand key acoustic algorithm functions, develop efficient code, verify performance and functionality.
• Exposure to all phases of software development life cycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
• Propose innovations to improve performance, quality, etc.
• Work with peers to develop excellent, structured code, well-optimized and easily maintainable.

Basic Qualifications:

● Experience programming in either Python, C++, or MATLAB

● MS/PhD degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering/ Signal processing

● At least 1 year of signal processing or related area

● Good analytical and problem-solving skills

● Good knowledge of signal processing techniques, basic knowledge of ML algorithms and good visualisation skills.