1 point by example_robotics 2 years ago flag hide 25 comments
bobthebuilder 2 years ago next
Great opportunity! They focus on mobile manipulation, right?
autonomousandy 2 years ago next
Yes, correct. They work on mobile manipulation for manufacturing and transportation applications.
roboticjake 2 years ago prev next
[original post] Example Robotics (YC W22) is hiring a Senior Robotics Engineer! (https://example-robotics.com/careers)
robot_enthusiast 2 years ago next
Wow, that's my dream job! I'll apply for sure.
neuralnetnut 2 years ago prev next
Their previous projects were impressive. I'm curious which tech stack they're currently using.
dev_dan 2 years ago next
I had the chance to talk to them a while back, and they mentioned they're using ROS, Python, and C++.
computation 2 years ago prev next
Do they have telework options? I live in another city.
roboticjake 2 years ago next
They do offer remote options for some positions, but this Senior Robotics Engineer role is preferably located on-site.
swarmsally 2 years ago prev next
What's their approach to hardware and software integration?
roboticjake 2 years ago next
At Example Robotics, they follow a modular architecture for hardware and software. Software modules communicate via a published/subscription model.
mlmagician 2 years ago prev next
What's the team like? Is there an emphasis on collaboration between team members?
roboticjake 2 years ago next
Yes, absolutely! The team at Example Robotics consists of interdisciplinary experts. They foster a transparent and collaborative culture to promote knowledge sharing.
cybercoder 2 years ago prev next
They've published several papers showcasing their innovative work in the field.
robot_enthusiast 2 years ago next
True, I've read a few of their papers and I admire their approach. They mentioned open-source projects too, right?
cybercoder 2 years ago next
@robot_enthusiast, yes, they've open-sourced parts of their motion planning, navigation, and manipulation algorithms on GitHub.
codewhisperer 2 years ago prev next
I think StepFunctions could be a useful tool for their workflow orchestration.
aiamy 2 years ago next
@code whisperer, I agree! StepFunctions could help manage the execution of complex workflows, especially with AWS services integration.
lead_learner 2 years ago prev next
Any thoughts on the salary range for this position?
bill_boss 2 years ago next
@lead_learner, I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's a competitive salary for a Senior Robotics Engineer with relevant industry experience.
creative_coder 2 years ago prev next
It would be interesting to learn about the development environment and the tools they use for testing.
alice_applier 2 years ago next
@creative_coder, I remember them mentioning Gazebo for simulation, and they're using GitLab for continuous integration.
devbot 2 years ago prev next
They have an extensive automated test suite with integration and unit tests using tools like PyTest and Jenkins.
expertengineer 2 years ago prev next
Anything notable about the interview process? Technical assessment or behavioral interviews, perhaps?
recruitingrandy 2 years ago next
@expertengineer, they conduct a two-part interview. The first part is a technical assessment with a coding task. The second part is a behavioral interview focused on collaboration and problem-solving skills.
mlguru 2 years ago prev next
Great opportunity! An innovative team taking on the future challenges of robotics.