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Skild AI · 9 hours ago

Robotics Software Engineer

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$100K/yr - $300K/yr

Skild AI is building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that adapts to unseen scenarios. They are seeking a versatile Robotics Software Engineer to develop and implement software solutions for robotic systems, focusing on navigation, planning, and controls.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test software to bring our robots to life, focusing on navigation, planning and control, SLAM, perception, manipulation, and/or high-level behaviors
Write and maintain production-level C++ and Python code for our robotic platforms
Collaborate with machine learning engineers and researchers to deploy state-of-the-art models on our robots
Work with deployment and test engineers to deploy and monitor robotic solutions at various sites, ensuring robust performance and reliability
Continuously improve and optimize robotic software for performance, reliability, and scalability

Qualification

C++PythonRobotics middleware (ROS/ROS2)SLAMMotion planningControlsPerception/computer visionSoftware engineering principlesCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Preferred

BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency developing in C++ or Python
Prior experience developing and deploying software on real robots
Strong systems-level understanding of the various software modules and their interfaces in a robotic application
Strong technical experience in at least one of the following: navigation, motion planning and controls, SLAM, perception/computer vision, or manipulation
Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics middleware platforms
Deep understanding and practical experience with software engineering principles, including algorithms, data structures, and system design
Familiarity with machine learning integration and deployment in robotic systems

Company

Skild AI

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Building general purpose robotic intelligence.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.skild.ai/

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Current Stage
Early Stage

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