Robotics Software Engineer

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Summary

Location

Somerville / Quinte West (Hybrid)

Work

Full-time

About this Job

About the role

We’re looking for talented robotics software engineers with a passion for technology to join our software engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on our robotics platform which includes direct interfacing with drone technologies and robotic systems. You’ll play a critical role in building software that empowers owners and operators of solar farms around the world. Our engineers collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define features and technical roadmaps.

This role is designed as a hybrid position based in Boston or Denver (3 days onsite). However, we are open to highly qualified remote applicants who are available to travel up to one week per month.

What you'll do

  • Prototype, build, and test software and hardware platforms that interface with drones and robots in our Denver and Boston offices
  • Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain full stack mission planning and fleet management software including React Clients, Embedded Linux Systems and Python APIs
  • Design and deploy proof of concepts to test out new technologies with an eye towards building production software systems that scale
  • Travel to job sites, labs, and conferences to achieve goals and share industry knowledge
  • Build relationships with manufacturers, technology integrators, and first movers in the solar industry
  • Contribute to individual and team projects by managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Support your team by improving team tools and processes
  • Enhance squad efficiency and capabilities through daily collaboration along with mentorship opportunities
  • Prepare and participate in design discussions and reviews
  • Communicate and problem solve with various stakeholders such as customer facing teams, product management, and leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field OR 2+ years of professional experience in robotics software development using modern languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Node, Ruby).
  • Hands-on experience with commercial-off-the-shelf robots or drones (DJI, Spot, FANUC, etc).
  • Experience with modern web software frameworks, APIs, and database systems(e.g. React, SQL, GraphQL)
  • Current FAA Part 107 certificate and/or willingness to attain one.
  • Familiar with, geospatial information systems(GIS) or geospatial mapping technology
  • Intellectually curious - You love learning new things fast and staying up on technology. You quickly become interested and experiment. You ask silly questions by nature.
  • Intelligence - You can learn anything if you put your mind to it. You’ve demonstrated excellence in diverse fields or interests and can wear many hats.
  • Drive - You are highly self-motivated and enjoy making an impact. You’re focused, resourceful, and enjoy working alongside a driven team.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

About the Company

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Raptor Maps

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System IntegrationRobotics Software & AIEnergy & Mining

Raptor Maps is on a mission to make solar energy the smartest, most reliable, and most competitive source of electricity in the global economy. As the solar industry grows at an unprecedented pace, operational complexity and performance challenges are increasing, threatening to limit the financial and energy potential of solar assets. We solve these challenges by delivering the industry’s leading software for the modern solar owner. Raptor Maps orchestrates everything: we combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation to provide solar companies with the data, workflows, and tools they need to maximize energy yield, reduce operational costs, and improve worker safety. Our product suite includes: - Raptor Solar Platform: A powerful software solution that unifies data from SCADA systems, sensors, robotics, humans, and more into a precise digital twin of your solar assets, enabling streamlined collaboration and actionable insights. - Advanced Analytics: Pinpoint the root causes of underperformance with best-in-class machine-learning algorithms, helping teams identify issues like equipment defects, environmental challenges, and power losses. - Raptor Solar Sentry: An industry-first platform that integrates people and robotics to transform operations and maintenance workflows, driving double-digit financial gains for solar portfolios. Trusted by some of the world’s largest and most innovative solar owners, operators, and EPCs, Raptor Maps has digitized and optimized over 150 GW of solar capacity across 50+ countries. Founded by MIT engineers, Raptor Maps is dedicated to creating technology that empowers the industry to unlock its full potential. From small teams managing individual sites to global portfolios spanning continents, we’re helping solar companies drive results, reduce risk, and achieve their clean energy goals. Join us in revolutionizing solar operations. Learn more at www.raptormaps.com.

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