Principal Software Engineer (Strategy/Planning/Navigation)

iRobot; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their innovative Robot Autonomy Group. In this pivotal role, you'll develop cutting-edge algorithms that enhance robot navigation and planning in dynamic environments. Collaborating with a talented team of engineers and scientists, you will tackle exciting challenges that impact millions of homes worldwide. This position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technology, contribute to the largest consumer fleet of robots, and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Good benefits

Opportunities to publish at conferences

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative environment with leading scientists

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in robotics or self-driving systems.
• Strong background in geometric reasoning and motion planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for robot navigation and strategy/planning.
• Deliver modular, extensible software for deployment on robots.

Skills

Geometric reasoning

Motion planning

Navigation algorithms

Embedded C/C++

Modern C++ (STL, templates)

Debugging complex software systems

Design patterns

Data structures

Education

M.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Linux Environment

Job description

Introduction

iRobot is looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer for the Strategy/Planning team in our Robot Autonomy Group. The Principal Software Engineer will work with other Engineers and Scientists on our Autonomy team to develop the next generation of Robots that will live in millions of homes and yards across the world. If you are interested in impacting the largest consumer fleet of robots, please apply now or reach out to one of our recruiters on LinkedIn.

What You Will Do:

• Develop algorithms to improve robot navigation and strategy/planning algorithms in dynamic and human-robot shared spaces to better serve the customer
• Carry these all the way to deployment on millions of robots
• Use current software best practices to deliver modular and extensible software
• Architect designs to balance extensibility and time to market
• Solve problems pragmatically, apply judgment, and experience to balance trade-offs
• Deliver artifacts that set the standard in your group for engineering excellence, from designs to implementations

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Strong experience in geometric reasoning, motion planning and navigation algorithms for robotics or self-driving systems
• Up to date knowledge of recent developments in the path planning and task planning fields
• Solid understanding and experience in design patterns, data structures and advanced programming techniques
• Experience with embedded C/C++ and familiarity with a Linux Environment
• Extensive experience with modern C++ including STL, templates, etc.
• Ability to introspect, analyze, and debug complex software systems
• Passion for robotics
• M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree and 10+ years of industry experience

In Return You Can Expect:

• To work on exciting problems in the strategy/planning field with the largest installed base of consumer robots
• To be welcomed as an integral part of a team dedicated to building the next generation of robots and working alongside other engineers and scientists
• Opportunities to publish at and attend leading robotics conferences
• Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists in the field of Autonomy
• An environment that values and acts on innovative ideas
• An attractive salary package with good benefits
• Excellent career growth opportunities

“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.”