Senior Staff Robotics Software Engineer

About the Company Boston-based company Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group – the Italian manufacturer of the iconic Vespa scooter. PFF is on a mission to build technology products that move people in new ways. We solve the problem of robotic interaction with humans in dynamically changing environments, propelling the limits of urban and business transportation. Our goal is to support a sustainable mobility ecosystem that promotes healthy lifestyles, social connectivity, and productive work environments for everyone, regardless of age or abilities. The Role Full‑time Senior Staff Robotics Software Engineer in Boston, MA, responsible for delivering production‑ready software for robot navigation and tracking. The engineer will enable PFF robots to tackle indoor and outdoor urban mobility challenges. Notable products include Gita, a mobile carrier that tracks and follows a person while carrying ~45 lbs, and the latest PFF Kilo robot that performs autonomous missions while carrying up to 300 lbs. What You’ll Do Design and develop robust, efficient robotics software systems incorporating advanced algorithms and machine learning so that PFF robots can navigate and localize indoors, outdoors, and in urban terrains while avoiding obstacles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define, design, test, and create autonomous robots. Mentor junior staff in robotics algorithms and techniques. Document and test code. Continuously research, discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies and approaches. Use data to prove or disprove functionality. Clearly present and communicate plans and strategies for deliverables. Autonomously task‑manage and deliver work in a timely manner. What You’ll Need Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field plus 60 months of experience as a Software Engineer or similar engineering role. At least 2 years of experience building robotics software systems. At least 2 years of experience applying machine learning to robotic systems. At least 2 years of experience with path planning, object tracking, or object detection. At least 2 years of experience using TensorRT. Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, and embedded systems, including Nvidia Jetson. Experience using open‑source software such as OpenCV. Familiarity with deep‑neural‑network architecture, including CNNs. Experience collaborating with other engineers on robotics or related projects in a professional setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Alternate requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field plus 84 months of experience as a Software Engineer or similar engineering role, meeting all the same criterion listed above. Benefits Salary is $164,456 per year. Interested applicants should apply via No phone calls, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™