VP, Robotics & Engineering

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, Design, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Management, Microsoft-Excel, Software Development

Job Description

Diligent Robotics is searching for a VP of Robotics & Engineering to manage our Robotics and Software Engineering resources including skill & talent development as well as managing product goals. As our VP of Robotics & Engineering you will ensure the integrity of the architecture/design and technical aptitude of the team. 

The ideal candidate has previous experience leading the design, development and shipment of Enterprise Robotics Software and Hardware - preferably working with mobile and/or manipulation robots. They are self driven, passionate, and have experience developing engineering strategies with a strong track record of delivering high-quality production applications. They are comfortable in ambiguous situations, remove obstacles and guide their team to find the optimal product solutions. 

This role is based in Austin, TX, only candidates who are local or willing to relocate will be considered. Diligent provides relocation assistance!

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership of a robotic software engineering team, driving best practices for development, review, testing, and deployment that will ensure high-quality releases to production.
• Reporting to the CTO you will collaborate with Product and cross-functional Engineering teams to ensure prioritization and focus on robotics software deliverables and timelines.
• Manage multiple teams with direct and indirect reports (Managers/ICs) focused on hardware and software development. 
• Manage all iterations of team initiatives: design, build, test and release.
• Collaborate with the product team to ensure technical solutions are implemented according to product goals. 
• Lead performance coaching and career development for new and existing engineers.
• Develop and articulate high-level technical strategies and product vision; encourage and facilitate technical discussions.
• Grow the team by sourcing, hiring, and onboarding top talented and passionate engineers.
• Design and shape the architecture of our systems and work cross functionally with tech leads to ensure successful integration
• Be a hands-on leader to mentor the team and to introduce new technologies and processes
• Build and develop a strong engineering culture, responsible for delivering creative and scalable solutions for Moxi. 
• Ensure technical documentation for team solutions are captured in appropriate Technical Requirements Documentation (TRD). 

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Engineering Manager with 2+ years of experience having Engineering Managers as direct reports. 
• Experience in software development (8-12 years) in a majority of the following areas: Machine learning, Robotics, Web development. Experience shipping highly complex software on a regimented release schedule and/or have been directly responsible for bringing new products to market.
• Hands on experience working with robots
• Familiar with core robotics components such as navigation, manipulation, perception, controls, and planning
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and software delivery process. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in hiring diverse teams, creating an inclusive environment and retaining top talent
• Experience working with product, design, business and leadership in setting the long term strategic direction for team and products
• Experience with effectively creating alignments with multiple teams and operating well in ambiguity

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with ROS
• Familiarity with robotics HW and embedded components
• Familiarity with HRI