Software Engineer - Localization

ST Engineering, Aethon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

Free Onsite Gym

Immediate 401k vesting

Wellness Incentive Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

ST Engineering, Aethon in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled software engineer focused on localization and mapping in robotics. The ideal candidate will implement real-time 3D LiDAR SLAM and develop robust software for profitably optimizing robotic solutions.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to solve complex problems. A bachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, or a related field and over three years of C++ experience are essential.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a free onsite gym, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience using modern C++ (C++11, C++14, C++17).
• Strong software engineering background with knowledge of modern engineering best practices.
• Ability to work independently and with engineering and production groups.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize real‑time 3D LiDAR SLAM and LiDAR–Inertial Odometry (LIO).
• Participate in code reviews for quality and documentation.
• Develop software modules for production deployments.

Skills

Real-time performance

C++ development

LiDAR and IMU technologies

Problem-solving

Linux development environment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field

Tools

ROS (Robot Operating System)

Python

Go

Job description

Who WE Are

ST Engineering Aethon, Inc is a forward-thinking robotics company dedicated to revolutionizing the health care and hospitality industries through cutting‑edge innovations. Specializing in advanced robotics and AI solutions, STE Aethon, Inc. designs and develops state‑of‑the‑art autonomous mobile robots that optimize efficiency, enhance productivity, and redefine the way businesses operate in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Position Logistics

• Location: Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA – Onsite 3-5 days/week
• Reports To: Director of Software Engineering
• Work Model: Hybrid. Flexible with minimum of 3 days/week onsite

What YOU Will Do

The ideal candidate will have a background in localization and mapping using SLAM. We are looking for candidates who have a desire to learn and innovate in a fast‑paced environment to help improve our robotic platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize real‑time 3D LiDAR SLAM and LiDAR–Inertial Odometry (LIO) mapping for robust localization in dynamic, unstructured environments.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code, while sharing best practices with team members.
• Develop software modules with a focus on real-time performance, scalability, and fault tolerance for production deployments.
• Integrate sensor fusion pipelines combining 2D/3D LiDAR and IMU data to enable robust and accurate robot localization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by profiling, benchmarking, and refactoring code for improved system performance.
• Design and implement unit, integration, and system-level tests to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Analyze and solve navigation, localization, and fleet related issues to increase productivity by troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects across various development and production environments.
• Work with a cross‑functional team of engineers to solve complex, real-world robotic problems.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong software engineering background with a knowledge of modern software engineering best practices.
• 3+ years of software development experience using modern C++ (C++11, C++14, C++17).
• Experience with lidar, IMU, camera, and other sensor technologies.
• Ability to work independently and with engineering and production groups.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience using Linux as a development environment.

Desirable

• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Experience developing software using Python or Go.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Free Onsite Gym
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.