Robotics Automation Engineer

Meta is seeking an Automation engineer for Robotics and Autonomous software systems to join our Site Engineering Robotics Team. This person will be responsible for implementing software solutions for the Data Center Robotics and Physical automation program.

Robotics Automation Engineer Responsibilities

• Work as part of the IDC Robotics team to develop industrial robotic solutions

Take on challenging problems in robot sensing enablement, including distance sensors, robot localization, navigation, and obstacle avoidance

Solidify and stabilize core robot functionality, including sensing, controls, uptime, and network communications

Accountable for technology solution delivery through requirements review, feature design, development, quality assurance, and production release

Actively manage issues, risk and schedule throughout the project and participation in usability test activities

Actively collaborate with hardware and system engineers to optimize design, ensure functionality, support software production tool training and documentations

Self-starter, quick learner, results driven, motivated by innovation, takes pride in the quality of deliveries

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Python/C++ with a BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Experience with robotic platforms including ROS, or ROS2

Experience in advanced mapping, navigation, manipulation and image processing (OpenCV, Cartographer, PCL)

Experience with characterizing and evaluating electromechanical systems

Experience analyzing problems, identifying constraints and boundaries to develop solution options

Experience defining use cases and articulating user requirements

Knowledge and experience using results to drive innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or above degrees in Computer Science or related technical field

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Robot localization and navigation, hardware sensing enablement (ex. point-cloud depth sensors, robot control systems (position, velocity, force control), computer vision and imaging or SLAM, robot arm control, Back-end SW system (PHP, Python, JavaScript, containers) Linux and networking

Experience with automated remediation (FBAR) and alerting

Experience working full-stack (React, back-end, ROS, etc.)

Experience scaling solutions, demonstrating a mindset of "scalability"

Knowledge of robotic manufacturing practices and quality systems

Locations

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$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.