Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Localization and Mapping

Locus Robotics is a leader in the rapidly growing eCommerce order fulfillment optimization space. Our solution helps warehouse owners attain 2-3X efficiency improvement over cart-picking operations, by empowering pickers to work collaboratively with our robots. All this is accomplished while integrating with the operator’s Warehouse Management System, utilizing and optimizing existing facility infrastructure.

Are you a Senior Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in localization, mapping, sensor fusion, SLAM, or object tracking algorithms? If so, we want to hear from you! At Locus Robotics, our Localization and Mapping Team tackles some of the most exciting perception challenges tracking hundreds of robots in dynamic and unpredictable warehouse environments. In this role you will play a pivotal role in advancing our robotics stack into its next generation. You will take ownership of the localization and mapping software, driving the evolution of our systems. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a world-class robotics team, this is your opportunity!

This position offers flexibility in location! You can work remotely from the U.S. or Canada, or choose a hybrid setup at our offices in Wilmington, MA, or Nashua, NH.

We also welcome remote candidates based in Spain, Portugal, Scotland, or England.

 Responsibilities:

• Extend the capabilities of our SLAM software in the areas multi-robot mapping, visual SLAM, semi-supervised exploration, and life-long mapping.
• Improve localization performance in a variety of dynamic, complex and rapidly-evolving warehouse environments.
• Develop mapping and localization strategies for new products and applications.
• Enhance our object tracking capabilities using state-of-the-art algorithms.
• Implement high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code that will be deployed to thousands of active robots.
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting issues that are seen in the field or during testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SLAM, sensor fusion, localization, mapping, or object tracking techniques, with a proven track record of deploying algorithms in real-world applications.
• 5+ years of proficiency in C++ with extensive experience designing and optimizing complex software systems; familiarity with Python is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience with ROS or ROS2 for robotic software development.
• 3+ years of experience with GPU programming, such as CUDA or OpenCL
• Familiarity with real-time systems and hardware integration 
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information 

Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer