Senior Software Engineer - JavaScript

Company: Adafruit Industries
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Sphero has been inspiring the creators and inventors of tomorrow through creative learning and play since 2010. From humble beginnings in Boulder, CO, Sphero has become the #1 robot in education, available in 40,000+ institutions globally. In August 2019, Sphero welcomed littleBits into the fold to become the EdTech market leader and accelerate play-based learning for kids worldwide. With new offerings coming out all the time to help kids start, grow, and graduate with Sphero, our robots truly go #BeyondCode. Learn more at sphero.com . At Sphero, you can do the work you love, be yourself, and take fun seriously. What You Will Do Responsibilities: -

• Participate in the creative process from concept to creation!
• Mature the Sphero SDK and apps to enable internal and external app and game hacker/maker experiences with our robots.
• Work closely with software, firmware and hardware engineering teams to implement world-class robots and experiences.
• Lead innovative software development, and introduce development best practices and processes.
• Mentor mid-level and junior software engineers. You are a maker, creator, tinkerer, innovator, or the like, and want to influence the world of connected play and learning. You have a passion for learning and growing your technical skills (e.g. languages, platforms, patterns), as well as for mentoring other software engineers. More specifically, you have: -
  • A minimum of 3+ years prior experience with TypeScript.
  • A minimum of 1+ years prior experience with a cross-platform desktop framework such as Electron, and / or mobile cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Ionic.
  • Experience with Swagger, D3.js, Vue.js a plus.
  • Strong demonstrated knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Proven leadership abilities in the software engineering and agile development.
  • Positive attitude and excitement about hardware and robotics.
  • Great release estimation skills, with a proven ability to deliver on time.
  • Strong collaborator, with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading within Agile and/or Scrum processes, with the ability to influence and help design development best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent skill set. Bonus Points:
    • Experience with Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE communication protocol a plus.
    • Experience with hardware and robotics or gaming software a plus.
    • Experience working within a startup culture/company a plus. This is your opportunity to lead part of the robot revolution with a fast-paced, innovative team that is changing the world of play and learning. If you're interested in joining the team, please send us your resume and a cover letter detailing why you'd be a good fit for the Sphero team. If you have a presence on the web, rap sheet, write a blog, or practice another craft, we'd love to hear about it. Sphero offers an exciting work environment, and a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance; stock options; and many other perks such as a wellness reimbursement, cell phone benefit, a fully stocked kitchen, and catered lunches on Fridays. Only registered members can apply for jobs.
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