The Senior Principal Robotics Engineer will design SLAM algorithms, lead development teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to innovate robotic systems.
Introduction
iRobot is looking to hire a Senior Principal SLAM Engineer in our Robot Autonomy group. The Senior Principal Engineer will play a vital role in developing the next generation of robots that will live in millions of homes across the world. If you are a consumer centric pioneer and eager to build innovative robot products, please apply now or reach out to one of our recruiters on LinkedIn.
What you will do
- Design innovative solutions to robot mapping and pose estimation using techniques like robust non-linear optimization, statistical estimation, probabilistic graphical models, and Riemannian optimization.
- Develop algorithms for reliable pose estimation in challenging and dynamic environments.
- Develop and deploy algorithms for desktop and embedded platforms, in C/C++ and other languages
- Solve problems pragmatically, by applying judgment and experience to balance trade-offs
- Deliver artifacts that set the standard in your group for engineering excellence, from designs to implementations Work at the intersection of traditional computer vision and machine learning to improve and enrich indoor robot maps
- Lead feature and technology development teams
- Improve our software practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop systems from prototypes to production
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Strong experience in SLAM and robust sensory fusion algorithms for robotics or self-driving systems including visual and depth perception
- Experience using data from optical, IMU, LiDAR, and depth sensors
- Extensive experience with embedded C/C++ and familiarity with a Linux Environment
- Ability to design, analyze, and debug large, complicated software systems
- Understanding of data structures, design patterns, and advanced programming techniques
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree
- Ideally this person will be based out of Boston, MA, Guangzhou or Shanghai, China.
In Return You Can Expect
- To work on exciting problems in the SLAM field with the largest installed base of consumer robots
- Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists in the field of SLAM
- Opportunities to publish at and attend leading robotics conferences
- An environment that values and acts on new ideas
- An attractive salary package with good benefits
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Top Skills
C,C++,Linux,Slam,Robotics
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