Robot Motion Control Engineer - Drivers and Controls
About DexterityAt Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work. We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven, hardware-agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible? Dexterity is one of the fastest growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!
About The Role At Dexterity, You will help develop software to enable real-time control, optimal planners, and much more. You will work on our low-level drivers and controllers that interface with our robot arms and command them to move. You will develop and analyze robot driver performance and robot arm tracking. You will interact with vendors and build roadmaps for features around robot arm performance improvements. You will develop introspection and debugging tools to understand the behavior of your software and deploy it in the field.
Day-to-day Responsibilities (does not include all responsibilities)Design, program, test, and debug software for robots and robotic systems.Develop low-level control software to drive robot arms from various vendorsInterface with robot arm vendors and external engineers to build out and improve robotic arm drivers, debug robot driver issues with vendorsDefine and build metrics for robot arm performance across motionsTest, validate, and integrate Dexterity drivers around third-party robot APIs and driver interfacesIntrospect on the performance (speed and quality) of control, drivers, and data software running on the robot system and develop optimizations to improve them. Develop software to enable multiple robots to work collaboratively and safelyEnable complex robotic systems to scale globally!
Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBS/MS/Ph.D. in Motion Controls, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.Knowledge of basic motion control theory and scheme. ie., PID control, Time domain control design, Frequency domain control design.Hands-on skill for motion control hardware.Knowledge of basic electrical hardware especially for I/O interfacing Knowledge of modern C++ and Python and standard libraries, preferablyKnowledge of robotics and related fields (classical controls, linear algebra, filtering, etc)Good grasp of networking and computer systems conceptsFamiliarity with Linux, preferablyExperience with Git and modern CI pipelines, preferablyFamiliarity with a wide array of software stack technologies (Docker, k8s, etc) is a plusFamiliarity with interprocess communication (shared bus, pubsub, redis, gRPC, etc) is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Work Environment & Physical RequirementsLoud work environment while working in the lab/warehouse environmentStand/walk or sit for the majority of a workday.Apply physical mobility (reaching, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension) to perform all assembly production activities.Possess extensive arm and hand mobility, Dexterity and strength to lift, hold, reach, carry, push, and pull parts. Also able to move parts, tools, equipment and materials in and out of vehicles.Lift 33 pounds regularly; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.See and judge distances and space relationships to complete detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading written plans and other documents.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
