Autonomy Sensor Calibration & Localization Engineer

Humble Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Humble Robotics in San Francisco is seeking an engineer to own the spatial foundations of their autonomy stack. This role involves working with robotics and AI to ensure sensors communicate effectively, leading calibration, and developing frameworks to measure performance. Candidates must have a strong background in robotics or computer science, hands-on experience with localization systems, and proficiency in Python and Rust. The position includes base salary, benefits, and equity compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in nonlinear optimization, Kalman filtering, and sensor modeling.
• Hands-on experience with calibration and localization systems.
• Comfortable reasoning about uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Lead the extrinsic calibration of the sensor suite.
• Develop metrics to measure calibration and localization quality.
• Debug real-world logs and translate findings into algorithmic improvements.

Skills

Geometry

State estimation

Optimization methods

Python

Rust

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Humble Robotics in San Francisco is seeking an engineer to own the spatial foundations of their autonomy stack. This role involves working with robotics and AI to ensure sensors communicate effectively, leading calibration, and developing frameworks to measure performance. Candidates must have a strong background in robotics or computer science, hands-on experience with localization systems, and proficiency in Python and Rust. The position includes base salary, benefits, and equity compensation.