Analysis Skills, Best Practices, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Data Processing, Debugging Skills, Engineering, GPS (Global Positioning System), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), Linux Operating System, Localization, Performance Management, Robotics, Robotics Software, Simulation, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Reliability, Validation Testing
Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Localization
A leading robotics technology company is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer with deep expertise in Localization and Autonomous Navigation to support the continued advancement of its next-generation robotic platforms. This role is heavily focused on robot positioning, mapping, sensor fusion, and localization accuracy within complex real-world environments.
This is a highly visible engineering role working alongside perception, planning, controls, and simulation teams to improve autonomous system performance and reliability across a growing robotics platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize localization systems for autonomous mobile robots
- Improve robot positioning accuracy using sensor fusion and state estimation techniques
- Develop and maintain SLAM, mapping, and localization software components
- Integrate and process data from LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, wheel odometry, GPS, and other robotic sensors
- Analyze robot logs and debug localization drift, mapping inconsistencies, and navigation issues
- Collaborate with perception, planning, and controls engineers on full autonomy stack integration
- Support simulation, replay, testing, and validation of localization performance
- Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and engineering best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of professional robotics software engineering experience
- Strong modern C++ development experience (C++11/14/17)
- Strong experience with ROS / ROS2 and Linux environments
- Hands-on experience with:
- Localization systems
- SLAM
- Mapping and navigation
- Sensor fusion
- State estimation
- Experience working with robotic sensors including LiDAR, IMUs, cameras, and odometry systems
- Strong understanding of autonomous robotics software architectures and real-time systems
Additional Information
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive compensation package
- Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics technology deployed in real-world environments
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