Robotics Software Engineer at Skild AI in San Francisco Bay Area

Summary: Skild AI is building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that adapts to unseen scenarios. They are seeking a versatile Robotics Software Engineer to develop and implement software solutions for robotic systems, focusing on navigation, planning, and controls. Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and test software to bring our robots to life, focusing on navigation, planning and control, SLAM, perception, manipulation, and/or high-level behaviors - Write and maintain production-level C++ and Python code for our robotic platforms - Collaborate with machine learning engineers and researchers to deploy state-of-the-art models on our robots - Work with deployment and test engineers to deploy and monitor robotic solutions at various sites, ensuring robust performance and reliability - Continuously improve and optimize robotic software for performance, reliability, and scalability Preferred Qualifications: - BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience - Proficiency developing in C++ or Python - Prior experience developing and deploying software on real robots - Strong systems-level understanding of the various software modules and their interfaces in a robotic application - Strong technical experience in at least one of the following: navigation, motion planning and controls, SLAM, perception/computer vision, or manipulation - Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics middleware platforms - Deep understanding and practical experience with software engineering principles, including algorithms, data structures, and system design - Familiarity with machine learning integration and deployment in robotic systems Required Skills: C++, Python, Robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2) Important Skills: SLAM, Motion planning, controls, Perception/computer vision, Software engineering principles Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration, Problem-solving, Adaptability