Robotics Software Engineer (Localization)

Prequel Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prequel Solutions is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to advance 3D LiDAR-based localization for indoor autonomous robots, focusing on algorithm development and sensor fusion.

You will deploy these techniques on production platforms and collaborate across SLAM and navigation teams, with a hybrid Pittsburgh-based or relocated work setup.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience, ROS/ROS2, and a strong track record delivering real-world localization systems.

Qualifications

• Robotics software engineering experience with autonomous mobile robots or comparable systems.
• Hands-on development of 3D LiDAR-based localization and SLAM.
• LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion and state estimation experience.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Deploying and troubleshooting algorithms on physical robots.
• Background with AMRs, warehouse robotics, or indoor mobile robotics preferred.
• Pittsburgh-based or willing to relocate for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy localization algorithms on production robotic platforms.
• Integrate LiDAR/IMU fusion into robust state estimation.
• Collaborate with navigation and SLAM teams to improve accuracy.

Skills

Autonomous mobile robots

3D LiDAR-based localization

SLAM

LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion

ROS/ROS2

Production deployment on robots

AMRs/warehouse robotics

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer – Localization

We are seeking an experienced Robotics Software Engineer to develop and advance localization capabilities for autonomous mobile robots operating in real-world indoor environments. This role is focused specifically on 3D LiDAR-based, non-visual localization, including localization algorithm development, LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion, SLAM, state estimation, and navigation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing and deploying localization software on production robotic platforms—not simply integrating or consuming localization outputs from an existing system.

Key Qualifications

• Professional robotics software engineering experience with autonomous mobile robots or comparable autonomous systems
• Hands-on development of 3D LiDAR-based localization and/or SLAM
• Experience with LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion and state estimation
• Experience with ROS/ROS2
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting algorithms on physical robotic platforms
• Background with AMRs, AGVs, autonomous forklifts, warehouse robotics, or other indoor mobile robotics strongly preferred
• Pittsburgh-based or willing to relocate and work in a hybrid environment