Robotics Software Engineer / Autonomy Engineer

ROZOR; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ROZOR, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is hiring a Robotics Software Engineer / Autonomy Engineer to design, implement, and optimize algorithms powering our self-driving platform. You will contribute to indoor autonomy and robust navigation stacks.

Join an autonomy team building SLAM, localization, and motion planning with LiDAR, cameras, and sensors. Experience with ROS/ROS 2 and real-time systems is essential; 2+ years in robotics required; degree in related field.

Qualifications

• Degree in robotics, computer science, mechatronics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python; hands-on ROS/ROS 2 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve algorithms for SLAM, localization, and motion planning for indoor autonomous robots.
• Implement robust navigation stacks on top of ROS / ROS 2.
• Integrate LiDAR, camera, ultrasonic, radar, and depth sensors.
• Optimize obstacle detection, avoidance, and decision-making algorithms.
• Conduct real-world testing in hospitals, offices, warehouses, and public facilities.
• Work closely with hardware, cloud, and product teams.
• Improve reliability, safety, and edge-case handling.
• Contribute to fleet-level autonomy and multi-robot coordination.

Skills

C++

Python

SLAM

LiDAR

Localization

Motion planning

Sensor fusion

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics/CS/Mechatronics

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

Job description

Hamilton, ON · Canada Full Time $44,000–55,000 / year Autonomy team

We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer / Autonomy Engineer to join our core autonomy team. You will design, implement, and optimize the algorithms that power ROZOR's self-driving platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve algorithms for SLAM, localization, and motion planning for indoor autonomous robots.
• Implement robust navigation stacks on top of ROS / ROS 2.
• Integrate LiDAR, camera, ultrasonic, radar, and depth sensors.
• Optimize obstacle detection, avoidance, and decision-making algorithms.
• Conduct real-world testing in hospitals, offices, warehouses, and public facilities.
• Work closely with hardware, cloud, and product teams.
• Improve reliability, safety, and edge-case handling.
• Contribute to fleet-level autonomy and multi-robot coordination.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (preferred) and Python.
• Hands-on experience with ROS / ROS 2.
• Experience with SLAM, LiDAR mapping, motion planning, sensor fusion, or navigation stack development.
• Understanding of real-time systems and robot kinematics.
• Strong debugging skills in real environments.