Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About this role :

Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Firmware Engineer for our Firmware team to help us revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. This role serves as the crucial link between the robotic system's physical peripherals and Pickle Robot’s high-level system platform. Responsibilities include configuring and programming devices like PLCs and motor controllers, as well as working within a substantial object-oriented application written in Python.

Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of Pickle’s revolutionary material-handling robots. A strong understanding of both complex low-level software design principles and SOLID object oriented principles will be critical to success in this role.

What You'll Accomplish :

• Characterize various peripherals to maximize the performance of the interface in the vendor’s particular programming language, whether that is C,C++,Python, etc.
• Collaborating with hardware & software teams to define interfaces and ensure seamless integration of components.
• Design and implement robust peripheral APIs into Pickle’s platform in Python.
• Designing and implementing safety features, such as emergency stop mechanisms, collision avoidance systems, and other safety-related functionalities.
• Developing test harnesses and debugging tools to verify the reliability and safety of the firmware.

Who You Are :

About Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.