Sensmetry is seeking a talented individual for the position of R&D Engineer (UI/UX Software). The position is focused on quick prototyping (user cases, demos, and similar) and software engineering contributing to various R&D projects at Sensmetry, which are of both consulting and internal product development types. The candidate is expected to have practical UI/UX and software development skills as well as basic knowledge and understanding of software engineering concepts, technologies, and topics. In addition, a general genuine interest in mathematical modelling and automated cyber-physical systems is crucial for the candidate to continue to deepen the knowledge and expand the skillset in these areas while at Sensmetry. Lastly, the candidate is expected to help with some technical writing & communication, information & project organisation tasks.  Though the position is multi-disciplinary, requiring appropriate experience and flexibility, it is understood that the candidate might wish to narrow focus and specialise more in one particular area of knowledge as the company continues to grow, develop, and diversify.

Responsibilities​

During work, the candidate is expected to perform the following responsibilities:

• Develop software with the focus on UI/UX:

  • Collect and evaluate user requirements by collaborating with the product development teams and solution leads;
  • Illustrate technology concepts, and create prototypes for user cases, and product demos;
  • Implement (code) production quality graphical user interfaces (GUIs), develop new features, optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability;
  • Maintain and develop the company’s website;
  • Maintain and improve existing code bases and internal IT infrastructure;
  • Perform independent research, concept formulation/experimentation;
  • Work through iterative ‘build, test & learn’ approach;
  • Quickly adapt to the changes in needs and requirements.

• Additional responsibilities may include:

  • Technical writing & communication tasks;
  • Information & project organisational tasks;
  • Additionally specified tasks in the scope of the position.

Role Requirements

Curiosity and eagerness

• To proactively follow and apply new relevant Software Engineering methods and technologies, especially in areas relevant to safety- & mission-critical autonomous systems;
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing business/technological needs;
• ‘Throw anything at me’ attitude (i.e. flexibility to work on a range of topics outside the main competence area and learn in the process);
• Eagerness to contribute to the company mission (see Manifesto).

Education and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in UI/UX and Software Engineering;
• Proficiency with at least one UI/UX design tool such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar;
• Experience in creating interactive prototypes and wireframing;
• Experience with web UI frameworks or video game engines;
• Experience with one (or more) of the following programming languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, modern C++;
• Services running on-premise and in the cloud in containerised/virtualised environments such as Docker/Kubernetes;
• Model-based systems, reliability, and software engineering technologies such as SysML, OSLC, FMI;
• Organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Proactiveness to notice areas for improvement and take leadership to initiate positive changes.

Advantages (not mandatory)

Familiarity with any of the following – engineering science, DevOps, robotics, electronics, physics, mathematics, logic, machine learning, statistics, accounting-, library- or organisational sciences – is considered a great asset.

Employment details:

• Full-time employment with a standard 40-hour work week at Sensmetry’s office in Vilnius, Lithuania;
• Salary: 18 – 30 EUR/h gross;
• Semi-annual employee review process, incl. compensation revision;
• Individual competence development budget (both time and financial resources).

Manifesto of Sensmetry

“Our moral conviction is that each human life is of deep and equal value and that technology at its core must be entrenched with these beliefs in order to properly serve humanity. We focus our intellectual gifts on ensuring these values are instilled within robotics and automation technologies that serve humanity through complex interaction with human society. We perform this work with pleasure, in an environment of intellectual fulfillment and mutual respect, recognizing the desire of each person to excel. The world is what we make it, and we choose to make it a better, safer place, by enabling the safe and moral interaction of humans and the robotic machinery they build.”