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US$170000 - US$190000 per annum
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CHIEF ROBOTICIST
ROBOTICS START-UP
PITTSBURGH, PA
$170,000 - $190,000 BASE

Are you an expert in the robotics space, focusing within localization, mapping or SLAM?

THE COMPANY
This company develops mobile robotic systems used in a variety of environments and have been one of the first companies to actually deploy these types of systems. They have been paving the way within this space for several years now and have become well-known in the robotics domain. Their systems are currently already in use across the country and have proven to be extremely successful. The upper level management is composed of some of the top names in the robotics space and the company is looking to double its size in the very near future - which you will get to be a part of!

THE ROLE - CHIEF ROBOTICIST
In this role, you would overseeing a small to medium size robotic software engineering team that is working on the navigation and perception software for autonomous ground robots

  • You will be sitting within the company's upper level management and will be serving as an expert within localization, mapping, and SLAM
  • You will be participating in code reviews for your team and providing insight on how to improve their code and what they can do differently
  • You will be involved in full software and product development lifecycle and will have a voice in key business decisions
  • You may be asked to be hands on as needed for the development/implementation of algorithms and software, mainly working in C++
  • You will work cross-functionally with other teams to make sure customer requirements and deadlines are being met

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • BSc, MSc, or PhD with a strong academic record and advanced research in robotic navigation, localization, mapping or motion planning
  • Must have at least 10 years of relevant commercial experience in the robotics space, with expertise in localization, mapping, SLAM
  • Must have proven experience in a leadership role where you have led a team through the product lifecycle
  • Proven experience in product development and project management
  • Strong technical background in C++ and Python

BENEFITS
As a Chief Roboticist, you can expect to earn up to $190,000 (depending on experience) along with competitive benefits and equity options.

HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Annie Nasharr via the apply link on this page

KEYWORDS:
SLAM, C++, Python, algorithms, perception, localization, autonomous, software developer, robotics, mapping, OpenCV, ROS, computer vision, path planning, simultaneous localization and mapping, LiDAR, product development, manager, leadership, chief

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