Perception & Localization Engineer
About Us
At ViaBot, we build robots that tackle real-world tasks. We're a Bay Area-based startup backed by multiple VCs and focusing on developing practical solutions to sizable problems. Our current undertaking is RUNO, an autonomous mobile robot designed to perform outdoor commercial tasks such as sweeping and grass-cutting. Learn more about us at: https://viabot.co
ViaBot is looking for a passionate industry professional specializing in perception for mobile robotic systems. They will be responsible for:
- Hands-on development with our autonomous mobile robot, RUNO
- Developing perception algorithms for object detection
- Design core mapping algorithms to create accurate world models
- Implement key localization techniques using feature detection
Requirements:
- M.S./B.S. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
- Fluency in Python
- Experience in software development
- Must be able to take on multiple roles outside of job description
- Must have work authorization in the United States
- Not a remote position
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with GPS and other GNSS
- Experience with RealSense stereo depth cameras
- SLAM, sensor fusion, and other localization techniques
- Robotics Operating System (ROS)
- Experience working in startups
- Achievement in robotics competitions