Staff AI /ML Robotics Engineer - Environmental Perception

1020 ADBV Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Ireland seeks a Staff Engineer to advance AI-based perception for robotics. You will design and deploy SLAM, visual odometry, and multi-sensor fusion, integrating with edge computing systems and production pipelines.

The role blends applied research with engineering rigor in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with hardware, embedded, and AI software teams to deliver robust perception solutions for real-time robotics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in AI, robotics, or computer vision, with 4+ years in SLAM or perception.
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; MS/PhD preferred.
• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, motion estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system design.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying SLAM or VIO systems (ORB-SLAM, RTAB-Map, DSO, OpenVINS, Cartographer).
• Proficient in Python and C++, with practical experience using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ROS.
• Experience with real-world sensor data and simulators (Gazebo, Gazebo-based environments).
• DevOps/MLOps tools: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), version control (Git).
• Strong communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and deploy SLAM, visual odometry, and multi-sensor fusion algorithms for robotics and edge computing.
• Develop AI-driven mapping, pose estimation, localization, and semantic perception methods with emphasis on performance.
• Train and evaluate deep learning models for spatial understanding and integrate with classical perception pipelines.
• Work with real-world and simulated sensor data to test and refine models; contribute to datasets and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with embedded, systems, and software teams to productionize perception solutions on edge platforms.
• Participate in planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions; own technical areas and deliver high-quality implementations.
• Stay current with AI robotics trends and integrate applicable advancements into workflows.

Skills

SLAM

Sensor fusion

Perception systems

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ROS

3D geometry

Real-time systems

Docker

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

Git

OpenVINS

ORB-SLAM

RTAB-Map

Cartographer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CS/EE

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Unreal Engine

ROS

ROS2

Cartographer

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Staff Engineer - AI for Perception, SLAM, and Sensor Fusion

Location: Ireland Team: Edge AI Group, Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) Analog Devices' Edge AI team is on a mission to redefine how machines perceive and interact with the world. We're building real-time, intelligent systems that combine world-class sensor technology with cutting-edge AI - at the Edge, where milliseconds matter. We are looking for a Staff AI/ML Engineer with a strong background in robot perception, SLAM, and sensor fusion to help us build systems that localize, map, and understand complex environments. Whether it's a mobile robot navigating a warehouse, or an intelligent sensor inferring structure from sparse data - your algorithms will enable precise, real-time environmental awareness. You'll be a core contributor to the development of robust and efficient AI-based perception systems, working alongside experts in hardware, embedded systems, and AI software. This is a hands-on role that blends applied research with production-grade engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and deploy algorithms for SLAM, visual odometry, and multi-sensor fusion (e.g., camera, IMU, LiDAR, encoders) in robotics and edge computing applications.
• Develop AI-driven methods for mapping, pose estimation, localization, and semantic perception, with an emphasis on performance and generalization.
• Train and evaluate deep learning models for spatial understanding, integrating with classical perception pipelines when needed.
• Work with real-world and simulated sensor data to test and refine models; contribute to internal datasets and benchmarking tools.
• Collaborate with embedded, systems, and software teams to bring perception solutions to production on resource-constrained edge platforms.
• Participate in project planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions; take ownership of technical areas and deliver high-quality, reliable implementations.
• Stay current with trends in AI for robotics (e.g., transformer-based perception, self-supervised learning, foundation models), and help integrate relevant advancements into our workflows.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AI, robotics, or computer vision, including 4+ years focused on SLAM, sensor fusion, or perception systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering); M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, motion estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system design.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying SLAM or VIO systems (e.g., ORB-SLAM, RTAB-Map, DSO, OpenVINS, Cartographer).
• Proficient in Python and C++, with practical experience using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ROS.
• Comfortable working with real-world sensor data (e.g., stereo cameras, LiDAR, IMU) and simulation tools like Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Unreal.
• Experience with DevOps/MLOps tools: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), version control (Git).
• Skilled at communicating technical insights, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to shared architectural decisions.

Bonus Experience

• Experience integrating perception models with control loops, path planning, or robot operating systems (ROS2).
• Knowledge of self-supervised or foundation model-based perception techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics, AMRs, or autonomous systems in structured environments.
• Contributions to open-source robotics or AI frameworks.

Why Join Us?

Join ADI's Edge AI team to help create truly intelligent edge systems - where sensing, learning, and acting happen in real time. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, solving hard problems with people who care about impact, reliability, and real-world performance.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones, and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.