About Raptor Maps, Inc

Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech company building software to enable the solar energy industry to scale. We have the leading platform for remotely managed solar operations, and our mission is to make solar asset management and O&M dramatically simpler through better data, automation, and the integration of robotics. We serve tens of thousands of solar sites around the world with a dedicated and passionate team committed to having impact through work and advancing the renewable energy economy.

Our mission is groundbreaking, and we need great people to make it happen. Join us in building the digital backbone of a stronger, more scalable solar industry! ☀️

About the role

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.

This role is designed as a hybrid position based in Boston or Denver (3 days onsite). However, we are open to highly qualified remote applicants who are available to travel up to one week per month.

What you'll do

• 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, Embedded Linux Systems 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.
• Ph.D. in a relevant field OR 2+ years of professional experience in robotics software development using modern languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Node, Ruby).
• 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 authorized to work in the US