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SIMA · 1 month ago

Principal Engineer, Robotics Software (AI2465)

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$220K/yr - $296K/yr
date10+ years exp

SiMa Technologies is seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer in Robotics Software to join their cutting-edge Robotics and AI software team. This role involves strategic and technical leadership in developing intelligent, autonomous systems across various platforms, with a focus on autonomous mobile robots and drones.

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Responsibilities

Drive technical discussions relating to architecture, design, and development of software and hardware systems for AMRs, drones, and/or humanoid robots
Build and deploy perception, localization, and navigation systems using Lidar-based and Visual SLAM techniques
Design real-time embedded systems to interface with sensors, actuators, and compute platforms
Integrate deep learning models for object detection, motion planning, behavior prediction, and scene understanding
Contribute to or lead R&D efforts related to Generative AI and its applications in robotics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, and AI scientists to deliver complete solutions
Evaluate and integrate sensors such as cameras, IMUs, LIDARs, and ultrasonic systems for 360° situational awareness
Mentor junior engineers and provide strategic input into long-term robotics and AI vision

Qualification

Robotics systems designEmbedded systemsLidar-based SLAMDeep learning frameworksC/C++PythonROS/ROS2Generative AITeam playerProblem solvingCommunication

Required

Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, with a focus on AMRs and/or drones
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2 frameworks
Proven experience with SLAM systems, both Lidar-based (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM) and visual (e.g., ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM)
Hands-on expertise with embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging
Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and their deployment on edge devices
Familiarity with Generative AI models (e.g., transformers, diffusion models) and how they are shaping future intelligent systems
Experience with humanoid robotics is a strong plus

Preferred

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
Knowledge of real-time computer vision, 3D mapping, and autonomous decision-making
Familiarity with safety, compliance, and fail-safe system design for autonomous platforms
Contributions to open-source robotics or AI projects
Demonstrated innovation through patents and technical publications

Company

SIMA

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dateFounded in 2015
location
Rosario, Santa Fe, ARG
people-size11-50 employees
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https://www.sima.ag/

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$2.46M
Key Investors
Xperiment Ventures
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $2M
2017-10-01Seed· $0.35M
2015-01-01Angel· $0.12M

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