Cobot · 1 month ago
Tech Lead Manager, Localization, Mapping, and Calibration
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$215K/yr - $245K/yr
5+ years expCobot is developing core technologies for human-robot collaboration, and they are seeking a Tech Lead Manager for Localization, Mapping, and Calibration to drive their vision forward. In this role, you will lead a team in designing and developing algorithms that enable spatial awareness for robots, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to ensure robust and precise systems.
Information TechnologyMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of engineers working on Cobot’s localization, calibration, mapping algorithms
Closely collaborate with the other teams (planning, behavior, perception) and functions (hardware, operations) for efficient and reliable implementation of the said systems across our sites and stack
Solid foundation in localization and mapping (e.g., SLAM, sensor fusion, or visual-inertial odometry, factor graphs)
Design and develop algorithms and methods for Cobot’s sensor calibration (vision and inertial) needs
Design and develop sensor based localization and mapping solutions to help with accurate positioning and navigation
Design, develop, integrate onboard/offboard SLAM techniques for both structured and unstructured environments
Guide and mentor autonomy engineers
Review and refine technical requirements and translate them into high-level design & plans to support the development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
5+ years of experience working within engineering teams
Managerial experience in a professional environment
Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a readiness to learn new languages or technologies
Expert in localization, mapping, calibration, state estimation techniques
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
8+ years of engineering experience
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or similar field
Proficiency with fusion and state estimation techniques
Proficiency with graph based slam, loop closure
Familiar with sensor models
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Cobot
We're building a new kind of robotics company. One without egos. Driven by empathy. With collaboration at its core.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
General CatalystSequoia CapitalNeo
2024-04-10Series B· $100M
2023-07-26Series A· $30M
2022-06-14Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Brad Porter
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-06-22
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