RoboForce · 3 days ago
Senior Robotics Engineer, Navigation & SLAM
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expRoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer, Navigation & SLAM to own the mobility stack for their fleet, focusing on enabling robust autonomy in challenging environments and developing systems for safe navigation on unpredictable terrain.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Robust State Estimation: Architect and implement high-fidelity localization systems that fuse multi-modal sensor data, including LiDAR, visual odometry, IMU, and proprioceptive signals. You will build and maintain Kalman Filter or Factor Graph backends that achieve reliable accuracy under vibration, low-texture conditions, sensor occlusion, and dynamic environments
3D Traversability Analysis: Convert raw sensor data into actionable navigation representations. You will develop real-time algorithms to analyze terrain geometry—estimating slope, roughness, step height, and clearance—to determine whether a path is safe given the robot’s mobility constraints
Kinematically Constrained Planning: Design global and local planners that respect the physical limits of the platform, including non-holonomic constraints, stability margins on slopes, and traction limits on soft or uneven ground. Your planners must generate trajectories that are dynamically feasible, safe, and robust
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, OR an M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
Deep understanding of state estimation theory, including Kalman Filters and/or Factor Graphs
Proven experience building, deploying, or maintaining SLAM systems on real robotic platforms
Strong grasp of path planning in 3D environments, including costmap generation from point clouds and the use of sampling-based or optimization-based planners
Expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20), with strong attention to real-time performance, memory management, and efficient processing of high-bandwidth sensor streams
Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams
Preferred
Experience integrating GPS or RTK receivers into localization stacks for global positioning in outdoor environments
Background in detecting slip or loss of traction from sensor signals and adapting planning or control constraints accordingly
Experience using CUDA to accelerate perception, grid generation, or navigation pipelines
Benefits
Competitive stock options/equity programs.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Company
RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI Robotics startup building the world’s most advanced Robo-Labor system.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-06Seed· $15M
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