About Bucket Robotics

Defect detection for manufacturing built from CAD and synthetic data.

Tech description:

# Tech at Bucket Robotics ## Robots and Rust—what’s not to love? At Bucket Robotics, we’re tackling real-world, high-impact problems in manufacturing with AI-powered vision systems. Our tech stack is built for speed, scalability, and reliability, enabling us to deploy defect detection models 50x faster than traditional approaches. We work across the full robotics stack: **AI & Vision:** Custom machine learning models trained with synthetic data from CAD, eliminating the need for massive real-world datasets. **Edge Computing:** Optimized NVIDIA Jetson deployments, running real-time vision algorithms directly on factory floors. **Embedded Systems & Robotics:** Custom hardware, low-latency processing, and industrial automation integrations. **Enterprise Software:** ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) integrations, ensuring manufacturing insights flow directly into production workflows. **Scalability & Deployment:** Containerized solutions for on-prem & cloud, built with Rust, Python, and C++ for performance and safety. We're solving hard problems in robotics, AI, and industrial automation, building systems that bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and real-world manufacturing challenges. If you're excited about machine vision, robotics, and pushing the limits of automation, let's talk!

Job description:

# Role Overview We're seeking a **Founding Engineer** to join our core team and help shape our technology, architecture, and culture from the ground up. As one of our first technical hires, you'll work across the entire robotics stack to define the future of AI-driven defect detection in manufacturing. If you thrive in **high-impact, hands-on environments** and are passionate about building **cutting-edge robotics and vision systems**, we'd love to talk. # Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize core robotics software for **real-time defect detection** * Implement and refine algorithms for **robot perception, control, and motion planning** * Build **scalable, production-grade AI and computer vision systems** * Develop **simulation environments and robust testing frameworks** for rapid iteration * Work closely with **hardware teams** to integrate software with physical systems and make sensor selection decisions * Make key **architecture and technology decisions** to set the foundation for future growth * Mentor future engineers and contribute to a world-class **engineering culture** # Required Qualifications * **3+ years** of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on **robotics, AI, or computer vision** * Proficiency in **Rust** and **Python** * Deep understanding of **computer vision and machine learning** * Strong **systems design skills** * Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field** # Preferred Qualifications * Background in **deep learning** * Experience with **CUDA** and the Nvidia Jetson platform * Experience implementing object detection, tracking, and **pose estimation models** * Experience with **reinforcement learning** * Familiarity with **embedded systems and real-time computing** # What We Offer * **Competitive salary & founder-level equity** – shape the company and share in its success * **Comprehensive benefits** – health, dental, and vision insurance * **Professional development budget** – attend conferences, take courses, grow your skills * **A chance to build something real** – work on robotics # Our Values * **Innovation First**: We push the boundaries of what's possible in robotics * **Ownership Mentality**: We take responsibility and act like founders * **Collaborative Spirit**: We work together to solve complex challenges * **Continuous Learning**: We're always growing and improving Bucket Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills:

ML, Rust

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