Robotics Perception Research Engineer (ML/SLAM)

SGInnovate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vilota, supported by SGInnovate, seeks curious engineers to advance visual localisation and VIO algorithms for robotics. You will design state estimation, sensor fusion, and nonlinear optimisation, and prototype in Python or C++ for deployment on embedded platforms.

Ideal candidates have a strong math background, ML/CV knowledge, and hands-on experience with ROS, OpenCV, and SLAM. This role offers exciting, production-focused challenges in a cutting-edge startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Math, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust with strong software fundamentals.
• Solid knowledge of SLAM, perception, and sensor fusion concepts.
• Experience with ROS, OpenCV, Eigen, and GTSAM is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ML and CV algorithms and 3D perception concepts.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and improve visual localisation and VIO algorithms.
• Design and implement state estimation, sensor fusion, and nonlinear optimisation.
• Develop mathematical models for cameras, IMUs, and other sensors including calibration.
• Investigate localisation failures and improve robustness under real-world conditions.
• Apply machine learning and classical computer vision to boost perception performance.
• Design experiments, analyse datasets, and evaluate algorithm performance.
• Prototype new algorithms in Python or C++, optimize for production deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate into embedded platforms.
• Stay current with CV, robotics, and ML research and assess applicability.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Machine learning

Computer vision

SLAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/CS/Robotics

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

ROS

OpenCV

Eigen

GTSAM

Job description

Vilota, supported by SGInnovate, seeks curious engineers to advance visual localisation and VIO algorithms for robotics. You will design state estimation, sensor fusion, and nonlinear optimisation, and prototype in Python or C++ for deployment on embedded platforms.

Ideal candidates have a strong math background, ML/CV knowledge, and hands-on experience with ROS, OpenCV, and SLAM. This role offers exciting, production-focused challenges in a cutting-edge startup environment.