Robotics Software Engineer

About Raptor Maps

Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech startup that is building software to enable the solar energy industry to scale. Parties across the entire solar lifecycle use Raptor Maps’ data model to manage ever growing utility-scale solar portfolios. We are an industry leader with hundreds of customers, including owners, builders, operators, and aerial service providers, across over 45 countries with 200+ million solar panels under management. Our software platform is essential in the fight against climate change.

Job Description

We’re looking for talented robotics software engineers with a passion for technology to join our software engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on our robotics platform which includes direct interfacing with drone technologies and robotic systems. You’ll play a critical role in building software that empowers owners and operators of solar farms around the world. Our engineers collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define features and technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, build, and test software and hardware platforms that interface with drones and robots in our Denver and Boston offices
• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain full stack mission planning and fleet management software including React Clients, React Native Mobile Applications and Python APIs
• Design and deploy proof of concepts to test out new technologies with an eye towards building production software systems that scale
• Travel to job sites, labs, and conferences to achieve goals and share industry knowledge
• Build relationships with manufacturers, technology integrators, and first movers in the solar industry
• Contribute to individual and team projects by managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Support your team by improving team tools and processes
• Enhance squad efficiency and capabilities through daily collaboration along with mentorship opportunities
• Prepare and participate in design discussions and reviews
• Communicate and problem solve with various stakeholders such as customer facing teams, product management, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development using general purpose languages(e.g. Python, Java, Node, Ruby, C++, etc.)
• Hands on experience with commercial-off-the-shelf robots or drones (DJI, Spot, FANUC, etc).
• Experience with modern web software frameworks, APIs, and database systems(e.g. React, SQL, GraphQL)
• Current FAA Part 107 certificate and/or willingness to attain one.
• Familiar with, geospatial information systems(GIS) or geospatial mapping technology
• Intellectually curious - You love learning new things fast and staying up on technology. You quickly become interested and experiment. You ask silly questions by nature.
• Intelligence - You can learn anything if you put your mind to it. You’ve demonstrated excellence in diverse fields or interests and can wear many hats.
• Drive - You are highly self-motivated and enjoy making an impact. You’re focused, resourceful, and enjoy working alongside a driven team. 
• Must be primarily located in either Boston, MA or Denver, CO and willing to be in person 3 times per week.
• Must be authorized to work in the US

All Raptor Maps Team Members Have:

Complete ownership and accountability over their role and success in the team.

Transparency into the operations of the rest of the company and are expected to be transparent and communicate honestly and effectively.

A sense of urgency. We are tackling a global problem, working in a fast-paced industry, and building a once in a lifetime company at Raptor Maps.

Benefits

Raptor Maps is a remote-first company with employees across the country and headquarters at Greentown Labs in Boston, MA. Team members are free to work anywhere in the lower 48 states unless there are specific role requirements. A few benefits include:

- Paid travel for in-person team trips

- Healthcare with dental and vision options

- Unlimited vacation policy 

- 401(k)

- Desk budget

- Monthly remote social events and plenty of DoorDash credit

- Amazing team members that tend to love memes, pets, solar, and being active

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. However you identify, and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply if you’re excited about this role and the future of solar.