Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers
with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.
Gecko Robotics is currently hiring new graduates to begin full-time in Spring or Summer of 2025.
Role at a Glance
The Field Systems Software Engineering team building software responsible for managing all aspects of data collection in the field. The mission of this team is to make the Robot/Human connection so that we are able to collect and pre-process data as effectively as possible. In this role, you will design, build, instrument and support software that integrates with our robotic systems, data acquisition systems, and localization systems, as well as the software systems that process the data in the cloud (Cantilever).
Gecko’s engineers work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who thrive in a small company environment and are passionate about developing great products which solve significant problems.
What You Will Do
Write performant Python and C++ code that is deployed to the field.
Create well architected software designs that are robust against failures/exceptions and will scale as we grow.
Carry out unit, integration, and full system testing as needed.
Deploy software interfaces that facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Integrate new subsystems into our suite of field software products.
Work with our ultrasonic testing professionals to craft solutions that drive the industry forward.
Integrate with Data Acquisition systems to acquire data and monitor/instrument signal quality.
Work closely with our internal Operators to create solutions that accelerate data collection in the field.
About You
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong working experience delivering systems with Python and/or C++
Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams
Real world experience building, maintaining, and replacing data infrastructure in production environments
Desire to have a high impact at a fast-moving startup as a key contributor on a small team
Strong passion for learning and growth and are open to new ideas, new technologies, strong devops practices, and continuous feedback
Excellent communication skills
High self-motivation and love of self-directed learning
Preferred Education And Experience
Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
Prior experience with ROS
Previous experience with one or more cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.)
Prior experience building web applications
Who We Are
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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