Robotics Software Engineer - Manufacturing Automation
Role summary
Intrinsic, an AI robotics group at Google, seeks a Robotics Software Engineer specializing in Intelligent Manufacturing Automation. This role involves developing and deploying end-to-end automation processes for electronic manufacturing, integrating new capabilities, and supporting robotic systems in production. The engineer will utilize the Intrinsic platform, ROS, and AI capabilities, collaborating with internal teams and industry partners. Key skills include C++ and/or Python programming, foundational robotics and automation understanding, and strong collaboration. Preferred skills include experience with ROS 2, Kubernetes, gRPC, Protobuf, Bazel, microservices, and real-time systems.
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what's possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core.
Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
## Role
As a Robotics Software Engineer specializing in Intelligent Manufacturing Automation, you will closely collaborate with our automation group and industry partners to advance manufacturing automation by developing and deploying end-to-end automation processes for electronic manufacturing. Your daily responsibilities will include integrating and developing new processes and capabilities for manufacturing automation, as well as supporting the deployment of impactful robotic systems in production.
## How your work moves the mission forward
- Contribute to the technical development and integration of advanced robotic automation solutions for manufacturing automation, utilizing the Intrinsic platform, ROS and state-of-the-art AI capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with our automation team and industry partners to successfully develop and integrate automation capabilities into factory settings.
- Document designs, processes, and results, communicating effectively with internal technical teams and our partners.
## Skills you will need to be successful
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical background in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Foundational understanding of robotics and automation, with a strong desire to learn and contribute to their application in manufacturing environments.
- Programming proficiency with C++ and/or Python.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external technical partners.
## Skills that will differentiate your candidacy
- Experience with ROS 2 and its major frameworks.
- Experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, gRPC, Protobuf, Bazel, microservice architectures, and/or real-time systems.
At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
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