Software Engineering Manager, Human-Robot Interaction

Pickle Robot Company

. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers building the operator-facing applications and integration layer between Pickle's frontend and autonomy platform.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeCharlestown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of software engineering management experience at a deep tech, robotics, or hardware-focused company.
Demonstrated experience managing SWEs through complex technical and integration challenges, not just feature delivery.
Working knowledge of ROS or a similar robotics middleware framework, specifically how commands flow from an operator-facing application to an autonomous system.
A strong communicator and mentor who gives clear feedback, develops engineers at all levels, and builds team confidence without lowering standards.
Experience driving outcomes with both speed and excellence in highly ambiguous, fast-moving business environments.
Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least three times per week.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, & vision insurance
unlimited vacation
all federal and state holidays
401K contributions of 5% your salary
travel supplies
other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineering managementtechnical visioncode reviewsarchitecture discussionsiterative developmentROSintegration challengesautonomous systems

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationfeedbackteam buildingadaptabilityproblem-solving