Senior Engineer

Company: iRobot
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Robotics Scientist (Slam Engineer)
What you will do

• Develop algorithms for reliable pose estimation in challenging and dynamic environments.
• Design innovative solutions to robot mapping and pose estimation using techniques like non-linear optimization, statistical estimation, and factor graphs
• Solve problems pragmatically, applying judgment and experience to balance trade-offs
• Take solutions ---over the wall--- through manufacturing and customer deployment
• Deliver artifacts that set the standard in your group for engineering excellence, from designs to implementations
  To Be Successful You Will Have
  
  • Strong experience in SLAM and robust sensory fusion algorithms for robotics or self-driving systems including visual and depth perception
  • Up to date knowledge of recent developments in the SLAM field
  • Experience using data from optical and IMU sensors
  • Solid understanding and experience in design patterns, data structures and advanced programming techniques
  • Excellence at writing embedded C/C++ and familiarity with a Linux Environment
  • Passion for robotics and experience building or programming robots professionally or as a hobby
  • M.S. in Computer Engineering or equivalent degree
    In Return You Can Expect
    
    • To work on exciting problems in the SLAM field with the largest installed base of consumer robots
    • To be welcomed as an integral part of a team dedicated to building the next generation of robots
    • Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists in the field of SLAM
    • An environment that values and acts on new ideas
    • An attractive salary package with good benefits
    • Excellent career growth opportunities

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