Senior Software Engineer - Localization & Mapping
Symbotic
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Who We Are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
Symbotic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Localization & Mapping to design and implement the next generation of localization and mapping software for our mobile robots. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience developing cutting-edge algorithms for real-world applications. We are looking for people who thrive in a creative, collaborative, and agile environment.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement complex, high-performance software for mobile robots (C++).
- Own features end-to-end: requirements, design reviews, implementation, testing, and rollout.
- Work cross-functionally to develop and deploy robust solutions to production.
- Stay current with the latest advances in SLAM research.
- Understand business objectives and help develop roadmaps and metrics to achieve them.
- Design and build dashboards and metrics to monitor localization and mapping systems.
- Analyze and address the root causes of issues impacting performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with team to define best practices and improve quality standards.
What you’ll need
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience developing software for sensor, robotic, or autonomous systems.
- Proficiency with 3D pose representations and transforms.
- Probabilistic and graphical models.
- Experience with one or more of the following: LiDAR SLAM, visual SLAM, sensor fusion, Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), Structure from Motion (SfM).
- Familiarity with popular robotics libraries and frameworks such as ROS, OpenCV, PCL, GTSAM, g2o.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Plus: Comfortable with real-time systems and multithreaded programming.
- Plus: Experience with Linux development, Docker, and CI-CD tools.
Our Environment
Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.
Key skills/competency
- Localization
- Mapping
- SLAM
- Robotics
- C++
- Sensor Fusion
- 3D Pose Representations
- Probabilistic Models
- Real-time Systems
- Autonomous Systems
How to Get Hired at Symbotic
- Research Symbotic's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for robotics: Highlight experience with SLAM, sensor fusion, C++, and autonomous systems relevant to Symbotic's work.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare to discuss complex software design, algorithm development, and root cause analysis during interviews.
- Understand Symbotic's impact: Articulate how your skills contribute to their AI-powered supply chain automation and robotic solutions.
- Network within the industry: Connect with current Symbotic employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potential referrals.
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