Software Engineer I, Pilots at Brain Corp in San Diego, CA

Summary: Brain Corp is a San Diego, California-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. The Software Engineer I will work on pilots of a newly launched product, focusing on solving complex problems in retail automation and improving product performance through software development and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Build and review performance metrics and dashboards of the production and/or pilot fleet as a key indicator of customer experience, and product performance - Analyze trends and identify recommendations in product performance for improvements in our model training pipeline and operations - Develop code and deliver software features/functionality that increases customer value and product scalability - Increase the agility/ software release frequency of the team and organization through code refactoring, simplification, and removal - Coordinate with cross-functional areas of expertise including hardware, firmware, platform, user experience, quality, cloud, autonomy and Applied ML engineering to deliver world-class customer value - Remain up to date with developments across platform, AI, autonomy, navigation, and other robots, in order to leverage and contribute towards software innovation across all products Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field - 0-2 years of demonstrated experience in software development - Experience writing C++ (11+) and/or Python applications for embedded systems - Experience building and evaluating computer vision models for object detection and recognition - Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures, and advanced programming techniques - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a multiple internal and external stakeholder environment - Strong analytical skills that enable data-driven decisions and prioritization - Experience with soft real-time and multi-threaded systems Preferred Qualifications: - Experience designing and developing robotic systems using robotics frameworks, including ROS, and existing libraries and tools - Experience with path planning, AI algorithms, navigation algorithms, or robot behavior systems - Experience with continuous integration, deployment and release management tools - Experience with Agile and Scrum methodology - Desire to constantly learn, receive and act on feedback, and share knowledge Required Skills: C++ (11+), Python, Embedded systems, Computer vision, Object detection, Object recognition, Design patterns, Data structures, Advanced programming techniques, Soft real-time systems, Multi-threaded systems, Analytical skills Benefits: A discretionary annual target bonus, Stock options, 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting), Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance., Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care), Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown, Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office, On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office, Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events, Internal continuous learning events, Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company