<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Aldebaran Robotics is looking for several people to join us as we launch our Boston Studio. We have several positions open, all based in Boston (MA, USA):</span><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
- Robot Software Developer (3)</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Robot Animator (1)</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Pre- and Post- Sales Engineer (1)</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
Full descriptions below.</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br clear="all"><div>=============</div><div><br></div><div><div>Job Title: Robot Software Developer</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Requirements:</div><div> * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or similar</div><div> * Excellent programming ability, especially Python and C++</div><div> * A passion for robotics</div><div> * Familiarity with Linux; comfort using the Linux command line</div>
<div> * Creativity</div><div> * Fluent in English</div><div> * Ability to multitask and prioritize, and to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</div><div> * U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. Green Card </div>
<div> * Availability to start immediately</div><div><br></div><div>Desired/Plusses:</div><div> * A background in robotics, especially humanoid robotics or human-robot interaction</div><div> * Background in interaction design</div>
<div> * A background in web development: Javascript, HTML, CSS, AJAX</div><div> * Experience developing for mobile, especially Android</div><div> * Experience using revision control systems (such as Git, Subversion, etc.)</div>
<div> * Experience using issue tracking systems (such as Redmine, Trac, etc.)</div><div> * Comfortable making technical presentations to an audience, including live robot demos</div><div> * Language skills in French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese could be a plus.</div>
<div><br></div><div>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.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Multiple positions based in Boston (MA, USA). Please submit resume and letter of motivation by email to Andrew Stout: <a href="mailto:astout%2Bprog2013@aldebaran-robotics.com" target="_blank">astout+prog2013@aldebaran-robotics.com</a>. If contacted for an interview you will be asked to pass a practical exam.</div>
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<div><br></div><div>Requirements:</div><div> * Experience in 3D character animation, for example CG for movies or games</div><div> * Creativity and a sense of what makes a robot expressive, engaging, and appealing.</div>
<div> * A passion for robotics</div><div> * Fluent in English</div><div> * Ability to multitask and prioritize, and to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</div><div> * U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. Green Card</div>
<div> * Availability to start immediately</div><div><br></div><div>Desired/Plusses:</div><div> * Experience in robotics, especially humanoid robotics or human-robot interaction</div><div> * Experience in keyframe animation</div>
<div> * Experience with animation tools such as Maya, 3DS Max or Motion Builder</div><div> * Programming experience (especially Python)</div><div> * Background in scriptwriting or interaction design</div><div> * Performance background (e.g. Theater or Dance)</div>
<div> * Experience using revision control systems (such as Git, Subversion, etc.)</div><div> * Experience using issue tracking systems (such as Redmine, Trac, etc.)</div><div> * Language skills in French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese could be a plus.</div>
<div><br></div><div>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.</div>
<div><br></div><div>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: <a href="mailto:astout%2Banim2013@aldebaran-robotics.com" target="_blank">astout+anim2013@aldebaran-robotics.com</a>. If contacted for an interview you will be asked to pass a practical exam.</div>
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<div><br></div><div>Role Summary</div><div><br></div><div>Aldebaran Robotics seeks an engineer to support our critical pre- and post- sales activities. </div><div><br></div><div>Examples of “pre-sales” activities include: </div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>answer prospective customers’ technical questions</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>prepare videos to persuade customers of the technical capabilities of our robots</div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>participate in customer sales meetings, webinars and special workshops</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>attend university-level conferences and occasionally make technical presentations</div>
<div><br></div><div>Examples of “post-sales” activities include: </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>provide technical product training to prospective clients, clients, and business partners </div><div>
•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>answer complex technical questions from the installed base of users (basic questions are handled by the customer care team)</div><div><br></div><div>Additional responsibilities :</div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Act as the North American authority on technical questions and product knowledge (HW & SW)</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Communicate with R&D and Marketing to provide customer perspective and market feedback</div>
<div><br></div><div>Requirements</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Bachelor's degree in robotics or a related discipline (Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Programming skills in Python and C++</div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain highly technical concepts in easily-understandable language</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>A passion for robotics</div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>2 year’s technical sales support experience in advanced hardware or software technology</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Ability to build strong customer relationships </div>
<div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Extensive travel required</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Language: Fluent English required. French, Portuguese, Spanish a plus</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>US citizen or permanent resident with a US Green Card</div>
<div><br></div><div>Position is full-time and based in central Boston at Aldebaran’s office on Congress Street (South Seaport). </div><div><br></div><div>Competitive salary and commission plan. Attractive benefits package.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Please send resumé and letter of motivation to: </div><div><br></div><div>Eric Stevenson, Director for the Americas, Aldebaran Robotics </div><div>(<a href="mailto:estevenson@aldebaran-robotics.com" target="_blank">estevenson@aldebaran-robotics.com</a>)</div>
</div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr">Andrew Stout<br><br>Boston Studio Manager - Aldebaran Robotics<br>email: <a href="mailto:astout@aldebaran-robotics.com" target="_blank">astout@aldebaran-robotics.com</a><div>
phone (google voice): (760) 9 DEV NAO == (760) 933-8626<br>374 Congress St, Suite 505, Boston MA 02210<br></div></div>
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