Brain Corporation

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Software Platform Team, the Software Engineer II will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the manufacturing processes for our cutting-edge robotics products. This position focuses on software development and maintenance for factory systems, including diagnostics, assembly tests, and board flashing processes. The Software Engineer II will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable manufacturing systems that meet the demands of our next-generation intelligent machines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain factory automation software, enabling streamlined and efficient manufacturing workflows.
• Develop and maintain security first systems software focused on early robot life cycle
• Design and implement diagnostics for critical hardware components, such as encoders, lidars or cameras.
• Design, develop, and debug combined hardware, firmware, and software solutions intended to ensure robot build quality.
• Develop and maintain fully automated on-target tests for software reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new manufacturing lines and ensure a smooth transition for production ramp-ups.
• Maintain and improve applications for previous-generation manufacturing systems to ensure ongoing reliability and performance.
• Configure, test, and deploy updates to the SW image used for manufacturing purposes.
• Enhance test coverage, reliability, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Develop and bring up complete on-target manufacturing cycle testers for new hardware and software components.
• Provide maintenance and support for hardware testers, improving functionality and efficiency.
• Innovate and execute improvements to factory software processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in software development, with a focus on manufacturing or embedded systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Proficiency in Python, with experience developing diagnostic and automation scripts.
• Experience with hardware diagnostics and integration for embedded systems.
• Understanding of Linux OS, including configuration, testing, and deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including Ethernet, IP, and CAN protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to factory locations to provide on-site support as needed.

Things that make a difference:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment drivers, factory quality control, and production line best practices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, including diagnostics and assembly test development.
• Experience with robotics manufacturing or IoT.
• Previous experience with factory software upgrades and support.
• Proficiency with tools such as GitHub, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is primarily based in an office setting, where the noise level is typically quiet to moderate. Employees are regularly exposed to the standard office equipment such as computers, printers and telephones.

In addition, due to the nature of this role’s integration with manufacturing systems and physical plant operations, the employee may also be required to spend time in active production or industrial environments. In these settings, the employee is subject to potential hazards that include: proximity to moving mechanical parts and automated machinery; nearby movement of industrial vehicles (forklifts, etc); increased noise levels or airborne particulates requiring use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE will be provided and must be used in accordance with company policy when working in or around production areas.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $125,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.