Senior/Staff Robotics Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior/Staff Robotics Software Engineer who can provide technical and thought leadership, contribute creatively, and deliver production-ready code to create a one-of-a-kind massage therapy experience. Working alongside a cross-functional team of engineers and subject-matter experts, you will design and productionize systems that transform professional massage techniques into elegant robot behaviors. A passion for the quality of the end-user experience is critical. This role offers an opportunity for you to innovate and develop your skills as we revolutionize the massage therapy industry. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey!"

This role is based out of New York, NY United States

Aescape is the NY-based lifestyle robotics company redefining self-care. 

We announced the world's first commercially available, fully automated AI-powered massage experience with Equinox in March — and this is only the beginning. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.  

Backed by $85M in funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we've assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Peloton, Tonal, Uber, and more to bring people and robotics together for better living.

In less than 48 hours since announcing our launch and partnership, publications like WIRED, Fast Company, Popular Science, Sports Business Journal, Fortune and Now This News have covered our news, with remarkable enthusiasm. 

What You'll Do

As a Senior/Staff Robotics Software Engineer at Aescape you will:

• Drive advancements at the forefront of elegant human-robot interaction, providing thought leadership and creative problem solving amidst unsolved and ambiguous problems.

• Architect new systems and integrate sensors for capturing and transforming traditional massage techniques into elegant robot motions. 

• Extend upon our existing codebase and re-architect where necessary to allow for seamless deployment of innovative robotic behaviors and user-facing features.

• Lead the design, development, and testing of the core software and processes used to build our library of massage content, optimized to the individual user.

• Collaborate with domain experts to evolve and improve upon our massage content offerings, with a critical eye for quality.

• Lead design and code reviews that facilitate feedback and efficient execution.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years experience developing robotics & writing production code.

• Proficiency in Python is required. C++  would be a bonus. 

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience.

• Exemplary systems design skills and prior experience designing and debugging complex robotics or automation systems.

• Strong understanding of geometry and coordinate transformations.

• Deep understanding of software development best practices and validation lifecycles.

• The ability to productively conduct high-quality code reviews that enforce delivery of tested, production ready software.

• Experience mentoring other engineers.

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing.

Nice-to-have, but not required

• Solid understanding of robot arm manipulation and kinematics.

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