Join us in building and innovating on the world’s most advanced software platform for robot arms and mobile manipulation. PickNik Robotics, a global leader in robotics since 2015, is changing the robotics industry through its MoveIt Pro Software Platform. PickNik specializes in robotics solutions that allow robots to go into unstructured environments and perform difficult tasks. MoveIt Pro is an open core product based on MoveIt (Open Source) used by 1000s of companies worldwide. PickNik’s annual revenue is $6M and we have worked with 120+ customers over the past 9 years including Google, Amazon, Samsung, BMW, Lockheed Martin, NASA, and many startups. Join us in helping companies deploy AI to robot arms fast and efficiently, opening up new possibilities only limited by our customer’s imagination.

As a roboticist at PickNik, you will work on a team applying state of the art robotics research that enables our customers to develop cutting edge applications. You will support customers developing and deploying MoveIt Pro-based robotics applications, in simulation, on hardware prototypes, and in production. Duties will include troubleshooting customer requests, hardening C++ and Python libraries, and testing new functionality that will be used on robots around the world (and in outer space!).

Am I a good fit?

You love robotics and have a passion for creating the next generation of robot software
Are excited to be part of a team of experts with a steady flow of customer projects
You are a clear verbal and written communicator and break down complex problem into manageable steps
Should work efficiently, be ready to learn, and have great attention to detail
Desire to contribute to teams of A-players solving big problems
Ability to collaborate with teams and individuals around the world

Requirements

Bachelors in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related robotics-focused field
Top notch communication skills and time management
Some C++ experience and familiarity with at least one scripting language, preferably JavaScript or Python
Working knowledge of basic Docker concepts
Understanding of motion planning, control, perception, navigation, and/or simulation
Demonstrated enthusiasm for and basic capability in the robotics field
Be able to travel approximately every other month to customer sites & conferences. Less than 20% of the time.
Live in the Boulder/Denver area and have the ability to be in-office at least 3 days per week. (If currently not in Denver metro, willing to relocate)

Some preferred skills/experience:

MoveIt, ROS Navigation, Gazebo, Mujoco, PCL, OpenCV, or other robotic libraries are advantageous
Common open source libraries and tools such as Eigen and Boost

Colorado Residents Only: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $90,000. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience.

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