Senior Research Engineer, Localization and Mapping jobs in United States
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Cobot · 1 month ago

Senior Research Engineer, Localization and Mapping

Cobot is designing technologies for seamless human-robot collaboration, and they are seeking a Senior Research Engineer, Localization and Mapping to develop algorithms for spatial understanding in robots. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure precision and reliability in complex environments while contributing to cutting-edge research and real-world deployment.

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Responsibilities

Architect and execute innovative strategies for mapping and localization
Engineer cutting-edge on-device algorithms for real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)

Qualification

C++PythonLocalizationMappingSLAMSensor FusionRoboticsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
5+ years of experience working within engineering teams
Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a readiness to learn new languages or technologies
Expert in localization, mapping, calibration, state estimation techniques (e.g., filtering techniques, graph optimization, factor graphs, bundle adjustment)
Experience implementing production-grade, high-reliability software on a robot or similar autonomous system
Willing to occasionally travel
Must have and maintain US work authorization
Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills
Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field
Robust background in robotics
Python experience preferred
Experience with ROS, writing GPU/hardware accelerated algorithms
Experience managing mapping and localization across fleets of robots
Experience with multimodal sensor calibration and multimodal sensor algorithm development, sensor fusion
Proven track record of manipulating and visualizing extensive datasets
Familiar with sensor models
Practical experience with simulation technologies

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Cobot

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We're building a new kind of robotics company. One without egos. Driven by empathy. With collaboration at its core.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$140M
Key Investors
General CatalystSequoia CapitalNeo
2024-04-10Series B· $100M
2023-07-26Series A· $30M
2022-06-14Seed· $10M

Leadership Team

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Brad Porter
Founder and CEO
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