What we're looking for

Upside Robotics is seeking a talented individual who possesses infinite curiosity.

Founding Software Engineer and Data Engineer- Agricultural Robotics

We're looking for a Software/Data Engineer. This role/s are mainly based on-site at Waterloo with some opportunity to work remote. During April-September, the role will include on-site testing at farms around Southern Ontario.

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• Languages: C/ C++, Python with demonstrated experience in data processing and analysis, used tools like Matplotlib, Numpy
• Engineering tools: Cloud experience e.g., AWS with core services like DynamoDB, EC2, and data-related services like Redshift or RDS

Good to have proficiency in:

• Informative visualization tools: Tableau, Grafana, Splunk, Excel
• Developer tools: ML (YOLO), OpenCV, Tensorflow, Scikit, Pandas
• Databases: DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.
• Engineering tools: Matlab, ROS2, CAN

Potential Core Responsibilities - note given that we are a startup the exact job match will depend on your skills and interest (there is always too much to do!).

1. Autonomous Systems Development:
   • Design and implement computer vision systems for real-time plant health monitoring
   • Develop object detection and tracking algorithms using frameworks like YOLO
   • Create and optimize machine learning models for agricultural applications
   • Implement real-time data processing pipelines on embedded systems
2. Robotics Software Architecture:
   • Design ROS2-based software architecture for autonomous navigation
   • Implement sensor fusion algorithms combining camera, and other sensor data
   • Develop and optimize path planning and control algorithms
   • Create robust error handling and safety systems
3. Data Pipeline & Processing:
   • Design scalable data collection and processing pipelines
   • Implement real-time data validation and filtering systems
   • Create visualization tools for system monitoring and debugging
   • Develop automated testing frameworks for robotic systems