Software Engineer - Localization
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.
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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.