Slam Engineer- Must Have Real Life Experience

Company Description

The Company: Prime Robotics is a leading global automation company serving the Logistics, Manufacturing and E-Commerce industries. We develop cutting-edge solutions that are innovative, productive, and scalable. Our mission is to accelerate supply chain logistics via best -in-class robotic solutions. We are in a startup mode, which means we are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who can tackle obstacles and not allow roadblocks, large or small to get in the way or slow down our processes. Is that you?

Prime Robotics is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at the corporate level.

Prime Robotics participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Job Description

You in The Role and on The Team

As a SLAM Engineer, you will be an integral part of our engineering and robotics team. Your role will involve working with LiDAR-based SLAM, evaluating and integrating various sensors, visualizing data for system improvements, and sensor fusion between LiDAR and computer vision systems. We are looking for someone with substantial real-world experience, not just academic knowledge. Your deep understanding of the software and mechanics of robotics-including drivers, cameras, LiDAR, sensors, autonomous vehicles, and mobile robots-will be crucial.

A Day in the Life

• Design and Develop: Create, implement, and optimize SLAM algorithms for computer vision and robotics systems.

• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate SLAM technology into our products.

• Sensor Integration: Utilize cameras, IMUs, GPS, and other sensors to generate 3D maps and trajectories.

• Optimize SLAM Backends: Develop, test, and refine SLAM backends using G2O or GTSAM.

• Documentation: Maintain code documentation, unit tests, and system test suites.

• Innovate: Explore new vision-based sensors and technologies, designing custom architectures for vision-based autonomy.

Qualifications

Key Success Factors

• Experience: 3+ years in a robotics or autonomous systems field with hands-on experience integrating sensors and algorithms on embedded systems.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in C++, Python, ROS2, and other robotics programming languages.

• Specialized Knowledge: Strong background in SLAM, 3D reconstruction, Structure-from-Motion, Visual Inertial Odometry, and/or Bundle Adjustment.

• SLAM Backends: Experience with SLAM backends such as G2O or GTSAM.

• Geometry and Calibration: Strong foundations in multi-view geometry and experience in camera calibration.

• Transformations: Expertise in complex rotations and frame transformations.

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sensor Fusion: Experience with techniques to enhance positioning accuracy using data from various sensors like IMUs, LiDAR, and cameras.

• Cloud Pipelines: Experience developing scalable training pipelines in the cloud.

• Passion: Enthusiasm for robotics and troubleshooting complex systems.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a relevant degree.

If you have a genuine passion for robotics and possess the real-life experience required to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team.

Additional Information

One more thing: Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! We don't hire off key words. We hire real people who have experience and skills we want to hear about. This could be your dream job, but you won't know unless you apply.

The Location: 1597 Cole Blvd, Lakewood, CO (MUST BE LOCAL)

The Salary: $140,000- $160,000

The People: We consider our people at Prime Robotics to be the strength of our company. Prime Robotics is a great place to learn and work, and we look forward to your contributions in fueling our growth and optimizing our client's automation needs.

The Benefits:

We take care of our team and provide great benefits:

• Medical, dental, and insurance coverage to support your well-being.

• Vacation and sick leave for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for skills growth in cutting-edge robotics technology.

• A culture of innovation, providing an environment ripe for personal and professional development.

The Process:

• You find this posting

• It piques your interest

• You tell us you're interested (apply, email, scream from rooftop)

• We set up time to talk further about this amazing opportunity

• You meet the team in person and via Zoom

• You take the job and tell everyone how amazing your life has become

• You refer your friends, and they join the fun

The Advice: Don't ignore this opportunity. If nothing else, it will teach you the type of company you need to look for.

AGENCIES: We know that you have the perfect candidate for us, but we got this. We are not using any external recruiting firms, so please do not reach out!