Sr R&D Engineer - Lowe's Innovation Labs

Job Summary :
At Lowe's Innovation Labs, we imagine, explore, and accelerate the future of home improvement retail through emerging technologies. The physical and digital worlds of home improvement are becoming one – thanks to AI, spatial computing, and a host of other emerging technologies – and our customers' and associates' expectations are changing in the process. At Labs, we explore this future through emerging tech prototyping and partnerships, bringing promising initiatives to scale and even commercialization. Ultimately, we build foundational tech capabilities that will enable Lowe's to better serve customers for decades to come. Our Creative Technology team, headquartered in Kirkland, WA, is a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technical artists, focused on exploring the far future, researching and testing technologies that have largely not yet been applied to mainstream retail, and in many cases, inventing new leapfrog experiences and use cases. The Sr R&D Engineer develops state of the art prototype architectures, mechanisms, and software solutions using emerging technologies. This role works hands-on to build mechanical and software systems that enable new research into human-computer interaction, IOT sensors, autonomous technology and more. It does this by exploring new concepts through fast iterative prototyping and by using a wide range of approaches that combine electrical components, hardware design, robotics, firmware, and software. To be successful, the individual in this role must start with a broad scientific and strong engineering background, become an expert in new areas, and have the capability of quickly building new prototypes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provides programming and device setup and troubleshooting support for the planning and execution of cutting-edge research to advance the state-of-the art in store and supply chain technology
• Develops mechanisms, control algorithms, and models
• Collaborates with other engineers, and researchers to prototype hardware and software solutions, experiments, and concepts that advance the entire project
• Brainstorms big ideas, works in new technology areas, and drives concepts into a prototype
• Conducts troubleshooting and root cause analyses
• Prepares reports and documentation that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner
• Prepares sketches, drawings, and schematic diagrams for a variety of audiences (Executives, Product Managers, Engineering)
• Develops and architects internal and external API
• Writes modular and maintainable code to interface with changing software and hardware endpoints on a live system
• Works closely with and leads other engineers to drive feature richness of in-house application support infrastructure and APIs
• Communicates regularly with designers, producers, artists, and more to design automated features and improve their efficiency and quality of work
• Educates team on emerging technologies and how these have been applied in the retail environment
• Develops stable prototypes independently

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• 5 years of experience in an R&D product engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong grasp of user study design and execution
• Experience with Unity and/or Unreal engines
• Demonstrated history of shipping high quality products
• UI framework experience such as WPF/Winforms/QT/etc.
• Automation framework experience
• 3D math skills
• Experience with native multiplatform development such as Android or iOS development
• Experience shipping AAA game engine build pipelines and continuous integration
• Experience with robot development such as hands on use of ROS, LIDAR, Embedded platforms
• Experience with Machine Learning Frameworks
• Experience with strategic prototype development
• Experience with multiple languages such as C++ / C / Python / Java / JS
• 3 years of experience with system building in C++ or C#, including evaluation design
• Development experience building custom tools for production environment
• Development experience in a cross disciplinary environment
• Familiarity with project management and version control software

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Pay Range for CA, CO, HI, NJ, NY, WA: $163,800.00 - $311,200.00 annually

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range for CA, CO, HI, NJ, NY, WA: $163,800.00 - $311,200.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.