Robotics Software Engineer – Localization

Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Localization

A leading robotics technology company is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer with deep expertise in Localization and Autonomous Navigation to support the continued advancement of its next-generation robotic platforms. This role is heavily focused on robot positioning, mapping, sensor fusion, and localization accuracy within complex real-world environments.

This is a highly visible engineering role working alongside perception, planning, controls, and simulation teams to improve autonomous system performance and reliability across a growing robotics platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize localization systems for autonomous mobile robots
• Improve robot positioning accuracy using sensor fusion and state estimation techniques
• Develop and maintain SLAM, mapping, and localization software components
• Integrate and process data from LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, wheel odometry, GPS, and other robotic sensors
• Analyze robot logs and debug localization drift, mapping inconsistencies, and navigation issues
• Collaborate with perception, planning, and controls engineers on full autonomy stack integration
• Support simulation, replay, testing, and validation of localization performance
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and engineering best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional robotics software engineering experience
• Strong modern C++ development experience (C++11/14/17)
• Strong experience with ROS / ROS2 and Linux environments
• Hands-on experience with:
• Localization systems
• SLAM
• Mapping and navigation
• Sensor fusion
• State estimation
• Experience working with robotic sensors including LiDAR, IMUs, cameras, and odometry systems
• Strong understanding of autonomous robotics software architectures and real-time systems

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive compensation package
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics technology deployed in real-world environments