Are you a self-driven problem solver passionate about advancing robotics technology? Join our team at OSARO as a Technical Support Engineer and help us develop cutting-edge AI-based autonomous industrial robotic solutions. If you thrive on dynamic challenges, have a knack for troubleshooting, and enjoy collaborating across teams, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role: As a Technical Support Engineer, you'll be the linchpin in ensuring our systems run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll combine technical expertise with customer-facing skills to support and innovate within the core of our industrial automation operations. This highly visible position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams—Machine Learning, Hardware, and Infrastructure—to enhance the OSARO robotic solutions.
We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, and love tackling challenges. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.
What You'll Be Doing
- Handle incoming support requests via Zendesk tickets and phone calls, ensuring high-quality solutions and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor system performance and operational metrics to identify and address issues before they impact customers.
- Utilize Python scripts and SQL queries to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within our robotics and AI systems.
- Document technical problems and resolutions clearly for future reference and report recurring issues to the development team for systemic fixes.
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to understand system behaviors and improve support protocols.
- Create and maintain customer facing knowledge base articles for commonly encountered issues.
Experience and Skills You'll Need
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.2+ years of technical support or software development experience.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills for engaging with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Basic knowledge of Python scripting - running from the command line, using arguments etc.
- Basic familiarity with Unix systems.
- Basic understanding of software, system, and application logs, as well as the tools and platforms used for their management and analysis.
- Basic understanding of JSON and Rest APIs.
Bonus if You Have
- Experience with industrial robotics applications.
- Proficiency in Python scripting.
- Proficiency in SQL, Grafana or other data visualization tools.
- Background in logistics or fulfillment environments.
- Knowledge of hardware troubleshooting, networking, and IT product management.
- Experience with Rust.
Why OSARO?
OSARO is a San Francisco-based startup at the forefront of deep learning and robotics. Backed by industry leaders such as Peter Thiel, Mark Cuban, and Jerry Yang, our mission is to empower robots with unparalleled autonomy to tackle complex tasks. With an international team of experts, we combine cutting-edge research with practical solutions to deliver exceptional results.
We believe in inclusivity, healthy debate, and diverse perspectives, striving to set a standard for equality in tech.
What We Offer
Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits. Generous PTO. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid parental leave with flexible options for extended leave.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, on-site role in the SF Bay Area. Remote work is not an option. The position is available immediately.
Top Skills
What We Do
OSARO is AI for industrial automation. In essence, OSARO’s software enables industrial robots to perform diverse tasks in a wide range of environments. OSARO is transitioning the industry from static robotic systems into dynamic solutions.
PRODUCTS
OSARO Pick is a full suite of machine-learning software, which automates piece picking for distribution centers. Our proprietary system recognizes objects and controls the movement during the picking process.
OSARO Vision is a stand alone solution that recognizes products for factory automation. OSARO Vision is an application of flexible software that can be integrated into any robotic system and licensed to large providers and/or their subcontractors.
The demand for warehouse automation technology is increasing due to the convergence of several factors: the rapid shift to a competitive online shopping business, high capital costs coupled with growing labor shortages around fulfillment centers worldwide, and the acknowledgement of the maturity of technology to safely and cost-effectively create and sustain smart factories.
Our markets are global and include e-commerce fulfillment and materials handling ($180B market); industrial robotics ($20B market); retail, health and beauty products, apparel, electronics and we are testing applications in the food processing and distribution industry, as well as automotive assembly - trillion dollar markets.
Our business model is to work directly with warehouse technology providers to accelerate systems integration. And, as we are a software provider, once the robotic hardware is procured, our vision and control systems can be up and running in hours.
OSARO employs a diverse & talented team of experts in the specialized field of machine and deep learning. Our core values are integrity, responsibility, focus on continuous learning, speed and determination and kirei, a Japanese kanji meaning brilliant. Our team is dedicated to building these core values into our products.
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