Four Growers is seeking a Director of Software to lead the design, development, and deployment of their cutting-edge software stack for harvesting robots, aiming to establish a high-performing software ecosystem in a fast-paced startup environment.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in modern C++, with experience developing efficient, production-quality software
- Experience with robotics systems, including perception, motion planning, and control.
- Strong understanding of multi-sensor data processing and real-time system integration.
- Familiarity with computer vision algorithms and frameworks (OpenCV, PCL, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Realsense cameras or similar 3D vision systems.
- Background in machine learning or AI applied to robotics.
- Understanding of hardware-software co-design and embedded systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain a robust and scalable software stack, including robotics, perception, and control systems.
- Oversee the design, development, and optimization of ROS-based modules for perception, localization, planning, and manipulation in semi-structured environments.
- Ensure efficient processing of high-bandwidth sensory data from multi-camera setups, integrating depth, color, and environmental information.
- Write, review, and optimize code for critical systems and prototypes.
- Develop and execute the software development roadmap, meticulously aligning it with company objectives and product timelines.
- Provide technical leadership to a small software team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
- Collaborate with other functional leads to integrate software, hardware, and mechanical systems seamlessly.
Other
- 8+ years of experience in software development, including leadership or management roles.
- Proven track record of delivering complex software products to customers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related fields.
- Travel: required, ~1% with occasional international travel
- Sponsorship: Open to sponsoring H-1B for full time employees
