About this role

Pickle Robot Company is a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company that builds systems to automate the unloading of trucks. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager, Human-Robot Interaction to lead the development of operator-facing software and ensure a reliable end-user experience in production environments.

Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers building the operator-facing applications and integration layer between Pickle's frontend and autonomy platform
Drive the technical vision and execution for Pickle’s human-robot interface software, ensuring a robust, reliable end-user experience and tight integration across the full software stack
Foster a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, iterative development, and a high bar for quality
Collaborate closely with Pickle's other engineering managers to ensure seamless end-to-end system behavior
Partner with Product and Program Management to scope features, track progress, and adapt to evolving priorities
Identify gaps in the team, whether structural or skill-based, and work with People Operations to hire, upskill, or supplement as needed
Represent the HRI function in cross-team initiatives and contribute to broader engineering strategy