HaloBraid is a hair technology company using breakthrough engineering to elevate everyday routines. We’re building the world’s first robotic hair-braiding system—integrating computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $300B industry.
8 billion hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid gives that time back. The system collaborates with professional stylists to reduce braiding appointments from 6 hours to minutes and grow their business. Our technology works. We’re moving from R&D into deployment with salons, well-funded by leading investors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the hair styling industry.
Refine embedded systems and vision algorithms for a unique robotic/automation product, with a focus on robust solutions and efficient real-time algorithms
Implement, test, debug, and document embedded systems design
Collaborate with mechanical, design, and electrical engineers, as well as users
Experience with motion control for a variety of actuator types (e.g. stepper motors, servo motors, brushed and brushless DC motors)
Experience with Python and Embedded C/C++
Experience implementing feedback control systems
Experience with complex embedded systems
Experience with computer vision, including system architecture, software development, integration, and testing
Exposure to industry standard communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART)
Experience in implementing robust perception and computer vision solutions in high speed low-latency applications.
Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g. Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, MQTT)
Complementary engineering experience:
Electronics prototyping and design
Machine learning
Software development
Mechanical design
Working Style
User centric, you want to build stuff people use and love
Low ego, adaptable, and collaborative spirit
Willing to learn through fast-paced iteration and feedback
Passionate, driven by innovation
Benefits of Working with Us:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; 100% employee medical premiums covered
Meaningful equity
12 company holidays and unlimited PTO
Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees
Onsite work
This is an onsite position at our office/lab in Boston, MA. You must have authorization to work in the US.
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every single part of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
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