Pickle Robot Company

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, build, and maintain production C++ and Python components of the planning stack, including motion planning, grasp selection, collision checking, and task sequencing
• Take algorithms from prototype to deployment, owning architecture, performance, and robustness
• Profile and optimize performance-critical code to meet real-time cycle-time targets on robot hardware
• Build testing, simulation, and benchmarking infrastructure
• Debug production failures using logs, build triage tooling, and fix root causes
• Improve code quality through design reviews, code reviews, and good engineering practices
• Design and build fast, reliable, well-tested planning systems for real robots
• Contribute to task and motion planning that determines robot grasping and safe movement through changing trailers

Software Engineer – Task & Motion Planning

Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations for production and assembly of robotic systems, including arms, cabinets, end effectors, and related subassemblies
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly, wiring/harnessing, electro-mechanical integration, and functional test steps with technicians
• Lead root cause analysis on build defects, quality escapes, and process deviations
• Own production scheduling, capacity planning, and staffing
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma across assembly lines and test stations
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering on new product introductions
• Ensure assembly processes and MES workflows are designed into new product introductions
• Manage and develop technicians/assemblers, including performance reviews and coaching
• Lead implementation, configuration, and rollout of MES software
• Build and maintain digital work instructions, operator apps, and andon/alert workflows
• Integrate MES with test equipment, torque tools, scanners, and fixtures to capture real-time production data
• Train assemblers, technicians, and supervisors on digital workflows and drive adoption
• Build MES dashboards and reports for production performance and traceability, especially serialized component/subassembly tracking

Software Engineer – Task & Motion Planning

Manufacturing Operations Manager