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Job Title: Robot Software Developer
Job Description: You will be part of small team tasked with developing
end-user applications for our interactive humanoid robots. You will face
challenging deadlines, so you must be able to learn new tools and skills
quickly and work quickly without sacrificing quality. Excellent technical
abilities are required, but so is a creative sense of what makes a robot
engaging, appealing, and entertaining. Because you will be developing
applications for local markets, North American cultural and language
fluency is needed, but you will be part of a larger multicultural and
international team. The position is based in Boston, but occasional travel
for demos, partner meetings, etc. will be required. Occasional duties may
include providing technical support to our sales and customer care teams
and conducting training for clients or partners.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar
* Excellent programming ability, especially Python and C++
* A passion for robotics
* Familiarity with Linux; comfort using the Linux command line
* Creativity
* Fluent in English
* Ability to multitask and prioritize, and to work in a dynamic and
fast-paced environment
* U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. Green Card
* Availability to start immediately
Desired/Plusses:
* A background in robotics, especially humanoid robotics or human-robot
interaction
* Background in interaction design
* A background in web development: Javascript, HTML, CSS, AJAX
* Experience developing for mobile, especially Android
* Experience using revision control systems (such as Git, Subversion,
etc.)
* Experience using issue tracking systems (such as Redmine, Trac, etc.)
* Comfortable making technical presentations to an audience, including
live robot demos
* Language skills in French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese
could be a plus.
About Aldebaran Robotics: Aldebaran Robotics is a fast-growing,
Paris-based company with 400 employees and a mission to create interactive
robots for the development and well being of mankind. A pioneer founded in
2005, Aldebaran became popular thanks to its 3,500 NAO humanoid robots
sold to research labs and academics around the globe. We*re now taking
the humanoid robotics business to the next level with no existing
precedent.
Multiple positions based in Boston (MA, USA). Please submit resume and
letter of motivation by email to Andrew Stout:
astout+prog2013 at aldebaran-robotics.com. If contacted for an interview you
will be asked to pass a practical exam.
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Job Title: Robot Animator
Job Description: Your primary responsibility will be to create expressive
and emotive movements and animations for our interactive humanoid robots.
You will be part of small team tasked with developing end-user
applications, and you will work closely with software engineers to
integrate your animations. You will face challenging deadlines, so you
must be able to learn new tools and skills quickly and work quickly
without sacrificing quality. A creative sense of what makes a robot
engaging, appealing, and entertaining is a must. Because you will be
animating robots for local markets, North American cultural and language
fluency is needed, but you will be part of a larger multicultural and
international team. The position is based in Boston, but occasional travel
for demos, partner meetings, etc. may be required.
Requirements:
* Experience in 3D character animation, for example CG for movies or
games
* Creativity and a sense of what makes a robot expressive, engaging,
and appealing.
* A passion for robotics
* Fluent in English
* Ability to multitask and prioritize, and to work in a dynamic and
fast-paced environment
* U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. Green Card
* Availability to start immediately
Desired/Plusses:
* Experience in robotics, especially humanoid robotics or human-robot
interaction
* Experience in keyframe animation
* Experience with animation tools such as Maya, 3DS Max or Motion
Builder
* Programming experience (especially Python)
* Background in scriptwriting or interaction design
* Performance background (e.g. Theater or Dance)
* Experience using revision control systems (such as Git, Subversion,
etc.)
* Experience using issue tracking systems (such as Redmine, Trac, etc.)
* Language skills in French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese
could be a plus.
About Aldebaran Robotics: Aldebaran Robotics is a fast-growing,
Paris-based company with 400 employees and a mission to create interactive
robots for the development and well being of mankind. A pioneer founded in
2005, Aldebaran became popular thanks to its 3,500 NAO humanoid robots
sold to research labs and academics around the globe. We*re now taking
the humanoid robotics business to the next level with no existing
precedent.
Position is based in Boston (MA, USA). Please submit resume, letter of
motivation, and (a link to) a sample/portfolio of your animation work by
email to Andrew Stout: astout+anim2013 at aldebaran-robotics.com. If
contacted for an interview you will be asked to pass a practical exam.
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PRE- & POST- SALES ENGINEER, Americas Region (based in Boston)
Aldebaran Robotics is a fast-growing, Paris-based company with 400
employees and a mission to create interactive robots for the development
and well being of mankind. Aldebaran*s NAO humanoid robot was named the
best robot for education, as judged by the Robot Hall of Fame and Carnegie
Mellon University. Over 3,000 NAOs are in service at universities,
research centers and high schools around the world, used primarily as a
research and teaching platform for computer science, robotics, mathematics
and other disciplines. Aldebaran*s robots in coming years will be sold
into other markets, such as retail, senior centers, hotels, etc.
Role Summary
Aldebaran Robotics seeks an engineer to support our critical pre- and
post- sales activities.
Examples of *pre-sales* activities include:
* answer prospective customers* technical questions
* prepare videos to persuade customers of the technical capabilities of
our robots
* participate in customer sales meetings, webinars and special workshops
* attend university-level conferences and occasionally make technical
presentations
Examples of *post-sales* activities include:
* provide technical product training to prospective clients, clients,
and business partners
* answer complex technical questions from the installed base of users
(basic questions are handled by the customer care team)
Additional responsibilities :
* Act as the North American authority on technical questions and product
knowledge (HW & SW)
* Communicate with R&D and Marketing to provide customer perspective and
market feedback
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in robotics or a related discipline (Computer
Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
* Programming skills in Python and C++
* Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain
highly technical concepts in easily-understandable language
* A passion for robotics
* 2 year*s technical sales support experience in advanced hardware or
software technology
* Ability to build strong customer relationships
* Extensive travel required
* Language: Fluent English required. French, Portuguese, Spanish a plus
* US citizen or permanent resident with a US Green Card
Position is full-time and based in central Boston at Aldebaran*s office on
Congress Street (South Seaport).
Competitive salary and commission plan. Attractive benefits package.
Please send resume and letter of motivation to:
Eric Stevenson, Director for the Americas, Aldebaran Robotics
(estevenson at aldebaran-robotics.com)
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Andrew Stout
Boston Studio Manager - Aldebaran Robotics
email: astout at aldebaran-robotics.com
phone (google voice): (760) 9 DEV NAO == (760) 933-8626
374 Congress St, Suite 505, Boston MA 02210
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