Robotics Perception Engineer: Calibration, Localization & Mapping

Lever, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, CA is seeking a Robotics AI Engineer to advance calibration, localization, and mapping for autonomous robots. You will work on production-quality code and collaborate with a focused team to deploy reliable perception systems in real-world environments.

The role emphasizes strong algorithmic foundations in SLAM, sensor fusion, and 3D geometry, with both C++ and Python proficiency. Onsite work with opportunities to influence cutting-edge robotics applications.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in CS/EE with expertise in calibration, localization, and/or 3D mapping.
• Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability theory, numerical optimization, 3D geometry, Lie theory, and 3D kinematics.
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with different linear and non-linear state estimation frameworks for sensor fusion.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art LiDAR-inertial odometry and SLAM algorithms
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art visual-inertial odometry and SLAM algorithms
• Experience with sensor calibration (intrinsics and extrinsics) and time synchronization
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python and modern best practices, with the ability to write maintainable and efficient code
• Strong understanding how ROS works and experience with designing, building, and deploying your own nodes into a complex robotic system

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art calibration, localization, and mapping algorithms for our autonomous quadrupeds and humanoids
• Develop various tools and metrics to continuously validate and benchmark the performance of our subsystems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++ and Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy your algorithms into real-world systems

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

SLAM

Sensor fusion

3D geometry

State estimation

Research & publications

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/EE

Tools

PCL

LiDAR

ROS 2

Job description

Field AI in Irvine, CA is seeking a Robotics AI Engineer to advance calibration, localization, and mapping for autonomous robots. You will work on production-quality code and collaborate with a focused team to deploy reliable perception systems in real-world environments.

The role emphasizes strong algorithmic foundations in SLAM, sensor fusion, and 3D geometry, with both C++ and Python proficiency. Onsite work with opportunities to influence cutting-edge robotics applications.