Do you want to be part of building the next generation of robots and see those robots out in the real world? If so, consider joining us at PickNik as a Front End Web Engineer.
PickNik Robotics is the company behind MoveIt Pro, a software platform that combines AI and advanced motion planning to make robots work in the real world. We're focused on pushing the boundaries of robotics — and showing what’s possible when robots are powered by great software. PickNik has taken our learnings from the past 10 years - working with Google, Amazon, Samsung, BMW, Lockheed Martin, NASA, and many startups - and distilled that knowledge into MoveIt Pro. Join us in helping companies deploy AI to robots fast and effectively, opening up new possibilities only limited by our customer’s imagination.
As a Front End Web Engineer at PickNik you’ll be developing web-based front end development tools used by roboticists to configure robots, design applications, and debug performance. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and passionate robot developers in order to enable the next generation of robots around the world and in outer space. Responsibilities include developing software in TypeScript and React that powers robot control, 3D visualization of robot environments, and real-time monitoring. You'll make decisions on software design and implementation while working closely with our Python/FastAPI backend and ROS-based robotics systems.
Am I a good fit?
You love developing seamless experiences allowing users to tackle complex problems.
You are excited to be part of a small team of experts working on an exciting product.
You are excited about robotics and creating the next generation of robot software.
Should work efficiently, be ready to learn, and have great attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with teams around the world.
Requirements
Degree(s) in Computer Science, and/or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Expertise in TypeScript and strong experience building React (v19+) applications using modern React features (hooks, context, component patterns).
Experience with Three.js or similar 3D visualization libraries, especially for interactive or real-time graphics.
Experience implementing and maintaining WebSocket connections for live or streaming data.
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, particularly with FastAPI or analogous frameworks.
Familiarity with Vitest and React Testing Library or similar testing frameworks for front-end code.
Familiarity with Vite or other modern build tools for efficient development and deployment workflows.
Be able to travel approximately every other month to client sites & conferences. Less than 20% of the time.
Some Preferred Skills/experience
Experience with Agile software development methodology
Experience deploying, managing, and scaling GPU-accelerated web applications on AWS or similar cloud services.
Exposure to Python for scripting, automation, or API/server-side development.
Exposure to real-time dashboards or data visualizations for robotics applications.
Knowledge of ROS, rosbridge, MoveIt, or similar robotics software stacks.
TanStack Query (React Query) for sophisticated data fetching and state management.
TanStack Router or comparable routing libraries for client-side navigation.
Familiarity with styled-components or other CSS-in-JS/modern styling tools.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Robotics Engineering
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