Software Engineering Manager, Human-Robot Interaction

Pickle Robot is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Engineering Manager, Human-Robot Interaction, to lead the team building the operator-facing software that puts our robots to work on the loading dock. This leader will own the applications, integrations, and data infrastructure that enable people to operate, monitor, and work alongside Pickle's robots in production environments. The Human-Robot Interaction team sits at the critical intersection between people and autonomy, building the software that enables operators to deploy, monitor, and collaborate with Pickle’s robots in real-world warehouse environments. This team owns operator-facing applications, backend services, integrations, and telemetry systems that connect warehouse operators to Pickle’s autonomy platform. The ideal candidate has managed software engineers at a robotics company and knows what it takes to ship production-grade, full-stack software in a fast-moving hardware environment. This is a great fit for a hands-on, in-the-trenches manager who wants meaningful ownership, close technical partnership with the team, and the opportunity to help shape how high-performing robotics and frontend software gets built and shipped. Success in this role means creating a seamless experience between warehouse operators and autonomous robots, ensuring people can confidently deploy, monitor, and collaborate with Pickle’s systems in production environments.

Pay at Pickle At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

About Pickle Robot Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.

Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.