DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR PRIMARY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE IS A FULL-STACK DEVELOPER. THIS POSITION IS A SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED) POSITION.
Company Overview
Gastronomous is a fast-paced, dynamic company focused on revolutionizing the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. Gastronomous realizes the “Kitchen of the Future” through advanced industrial automation techniques and cutting-edge technologies. This is just the beginning! Gastronomous has developed a network of interconnected, IoT-enabled, smart machines for some of the world's largest QSR brands. We are focused on bringing two revolutionary products to market (lead customers secured) while continuing to develop new solutions. To date, Gastronomous has dozens of deployments across North America. Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFROAGdIar4) to see our team inaction.
We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
If you are passionate about developing meaningful technology that creates meaningful solutions, then Gastronomous is the place for you! By joining our team, you will be immersed in a dynamic and thought-provoking environment that tests your capabilities and pushes you to new heights.
Gastronomous is looking for a Senior Systems Software Engineer (Robotics) who will be a central part of our core engineering team and will work closely with the mechanical and electrical teams to design and implement embedded software solutions for real-time control, sensor fusion, and motion planning. You will perform hard-core coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process. You will use your expertise in software engineering to own the design, prototype, and commercialization of core software.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Accelerate/improve the quality of our platform's software through test-driven development.
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Design, implement and test software for embedded devices and IoT systems ensuring end-to end software development from requirements to production deployment.
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Implement and optimize algorithms for real-time control and motion planning in resource-constrained embedded environments.
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Analyze and process sensor data to extract meaningful insights and enable intelligent decision-making within the robotics system.
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Integrate new and existing software into new and existing machinery.
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Debug the software on the embedded systems to diagnose and fix issues.
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Create diagrams demonstrating flow of data through the system and code architecture.
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Detailed documentation of the software design of the systems and interfaces.
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Iterate on code, refactoring repeatedly to improve our code cleanliness.
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Create unit tests and system-level tests to verify code functionality.
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Build automated testing systems to ensure software reliability.
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Coordinate with hardware engineers and other staff to forecast whether the design will be feasible under cost and time constraints.
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Accelerate/improve the quality of our platform's software through test-driven development.
-
Design, implement and test software for embedded devices and IoT systems ensuring end-to end
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Software development from requirements to production deployment.
-
Implement and optimize algorithms for real-time control and motion planning in resource-constrained embedded environments.
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Analyze and process sensor data to extract meaningful insights and enable intelligent decision-making within the robotics system.
-
Integrate new and existing software into new and existing machinery.
-
Debug the software on the embedded systems to diagnose and fix issues.
-
Create diagrams demonstrating flow of data through the system and code architecture.
-
Detailed documentation of the software design of the systems and interfaces.
-
Iterate on code, refactoring repeatedly to improve our code cleanliness.
-
Create unit tests and system-level tests to verify code functionality.
-
Build automated testing systems to ensure software reliability.
-
Coordinate with hardware engineers and other staff to forecast whether the design will be feasible under cost and time constraints.
Requirements:
- Proven experience with software architecture design for complex, multi-component systems (4+ years of industry experience).
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Demonstrated ability to work on end-to-end system development, from requirements gathering to deployment and debugging.
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Strong experience in C++ and Python for system-level applications.
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Experience developing on a Linux based platform.
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Understanding of OOP and design patterns.
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Experience using git for source control.
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Understanding of embedded systems development; including microcontrollers, networking, device drivers, and real-time operating systems.
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Experience with SQL databases.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating systems.
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Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
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Experience in robotics and machine automation.
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Knowledge of publish/subscribe architectures, such as ROS2 or MQTT.
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Experience with Docker.
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Experience with JIRA/Confluence.
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Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, motion planning algorithms, and navigation systems for robotics.
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Some mechanical and/or electrical experience.
Soft Skills:
- Passion for turning bold ideas into reality.
- Must be able to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
- Organized and efficient, able to manage projects and present deliverables on time or communicate delays.
- Detail oriented with regards to machine development.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and effectively communicate complex technical concepts.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating innovative robotics solutions.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about robotics and have a strong desire to build products of the future, please apply today. We look forward to reading every application and welcoming a new, bright mind to Gastronomous shortly!
