Staff SLAM/ML Engineer, Autonomy

Kindredventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindredventures in Boston, MA is seeking a Staff SLAM/ML Engineer, Autonomy to lead localization, mapping, and learned autonomy for real-world robot navigation.

You’ll design SLAM and learning-based navigation systems, and own sensor fusion across cameras, IMU, and depth while building robust evaluation benchmarks for deployment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in SLAM, robotics autonomy, or related ML systems.
• Strong C++ and Python, with deep math fundamentals.
• Experience deploying autonomy stacks on real robots.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship SLAM, localization, and mapping systems
• Develop learned components for navigation and autonomy
• Drive sensor fusion across cameras, IMU, and depth
• Own evaluation infrastructure and benchmarks

Skills

SLAM

Robotics autonomy

Python

C++

Education

MS or PhD in Robotics/CS

Job description

Staff SLAM/ML Engineer, Autonomy

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

BOSTON, MA

FULL TIME

Manager -

Build the localization, mapping, and learned autonomy that lets our robots navigate the real world.

You’ll lead the design of SLAM and learning-based navigation systems, working from sensor fusion through to deployed behaviors.

What You’ll Do

• Design and ship SLAM, localization, and mapping systems
• Develop learned components for navigation and autonomy
• Drive sensor fusion across cameras, IMU, and depth
• Own evaluation infrastructure and benchmarks

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years in SLAM, robotics autonomy, or related ML systems
• Strong C++ and Python, with deep math fundamentals
• Experience deploying autonomy stacks on real robots
• MS or PhD in Robotics, CS, or related field preferred