Principal Software Engineer Irobot
Bedford, MA

Job Description

Imagine the future you could help us build.

Teamwork, not just tech work. We are tech futurists and business geniuses. Together, we solve problems to make daily life easier. We are looking for a few more great minds to join our team as we continue to grow one of the world's leading consumer robot companies.

Together, we empower people to do more.

Introduction

iRobot's Software Engineering is looking for an exceptional mobile developer to join our team. You'll be a key contributor to iRobot's talented and exciting Digital products program. You'll get to work on inventive software products that provide our customers with rich and convenient ways to interact with our family of consumer robots.

The ideal candidate can thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the effective interplay on multi-disciplinary teams to deliver new product capabilities. You'll work closely with our product and design teams to bring the best user experience to our mobile app. You'll collaborate with IoT connectivity, cloud, data analytics, as well as robotics, contributing to next-generation iRobot products and Digital features. Software innovation at iRobot will surprise you.

Responsibilities:

* Be a leader among the incredible group of engineers behind the top-rated iRobot Home mobile app, used by millions of people worldwide
* Contribute to code base comprised of common C++ core with native iOS and Android UI
* Write high quality code that is well documented, maintainable, and unit tested
* Collaborate with technical architects, test engineers, UX designers, product managers
* Help to mentor and grow other engineers; participate in and drive code reviews
* Technically lead small team of engineers working on a user experience initiative.

Require Qualifications:

* At least 8 years in development of native iOS or Android commercial applications
* Track record of performing at a high level, delivering robust solutions on schedule
* Exceptional coding skills in C++ and at least one of Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift
* Communication skills in verbal and written English
* Experience in debugging code bases with multiple source languages
* BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

* Graduate technical degree in related field
* Previous development of networked mobile applications, with complex communications
* Helped to drive quality improvement through test-driven development practices
* Knowledge of challenges building common mobile app features for multiple platforms
* Industry experience in consumer electronics, mobile devices, or robotics.