Lead Research Engineer (SLAM / State Estimation)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics software company is seeking a Lead Research Engineer specializing in SLAM and Spatial AI solutions. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects related to robotics and automation, helping to enhance localization and mapping technologies. Candidates should possess a strong background in computer vision, state estimation, and proficiency in C++.

Qualifications

• Strong background in geometric computer vision and state estimation.
• Industrial experience in deploying SLAM solutions.
• Experience with machine learning techniques for geometric and semantic estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop advanced SLAM & perception algorithms.
• Create high-quality Spatial AI systems for real-world applications.
• Collaborate with Product teams to innovate customer solutions.

Skills

Geometric computer vision

State estimation

SLAM

Machine learning techniques

Embedded software development

Education

PhD in computer vision or robotics

Tools

C++

Job description

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

European Tech Recruit are working closely with an exciting robotics software company, based in London, who are looking for a talented Lead Research Engineer (SLAM / State Estimation) to join their team.

This role can offer a hybrid work arrangement with 2/3 days WFH per week and the rest onsite at their office which is close to London Bridge.

In this role you will join a team focused on delivering advanced Spatial AI solutions to clients in robotics, intralogistics, & warehouse automation.

Responsibilities as Lead Research Engineer (SLAM / State Estimation):

• Design & develop state-of-the-art SLAM & perception algorithms for high-performance localisation, mapping, & scene understanding.
• Create high-quality Spatial AI systems that enable real-world applications.
• Collaborate closely with Product teams to turn innovations into customer solutions for robotics & automation.
• Work alongside SLAM & software engineering experts to innovate in applied Spatial AI.

Requirements:

• Strong background in geometric computer vision, state estimation, or SLAM.
• Industrial experience in deploying SLAM solutions.
• Proficiency in C++.
• PhD in computer vision or robotics.
• Experience with machine learning techniques for geometric & semantic estimation.
• Experience with embedded software development.

If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to [emailprotected] .

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