
About Cobot
Transforming human-robot interaction for real-world impact
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Santa Clara, California
- Team size of 11-50 employees
- Focus on collaborative robots for various industries
- Emphasis on predictable behaviors in robotics
co.bot, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing advanced collaborative robots that enhance human-robot interaction. Their robots are utilized in various industries, focusing on predictable behaviors and hardware designed for real-world applications. With a team of 11-50 e...
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Ai Research Engineer • Senior
Cobot • Santa Clara - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cobot is hiring a Senior Research Engineer, Localization and Mapping to develop algorithms for spatial understanding in robots. You'll work with C++ and Python, focusing on real-time localization and mapping. This role requires 5+ years of experience in engineering teams.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience working within engineering teams, particularly in the field of robotics or related areas. Your proficiency in C++ and Python is complemented by a readiness to learn new languages or technologies as needed. You are an expert in localization and mapping, with a strong understanding of algorithms that enable robots to perceive their environments accurately.
Your background includes hands-on experience with real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) techniques, and you are familiar with multi-sensor fusion and calibration processes. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure precision and reliability in robotic systems. Your passion for advancing the state of localization and mapping drives your work, and you are eager to contribute to the future of collaborative robotics.
What you'll do
In this role, you will architect and execute innovative strategies for mapping and localization, developing cutting-edge on-device algorithms that enhance the capabilities of Cobot's robots. You will collaborate with teams across perception, navigation, and systems engineering, ensuring that the robots operate effectively in complex, dynamic environments. Your work will directly impact how Cobot's robots learn, adapt, and move through the world, pushing the boundaries of human-robot collaboration.
You will be responsible for refining algorithms that provide spatial understanding, focusing on real-time localization and mapping. Your expertise will guide the integration of multi-sensor data, enhancing the robots' ability to navigate and interact with their surroundings. You will also engage in research activities, contributing to the development of new methodologies and technologies that advance the field of robotics.
What we offer
Cobot provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the future of robotics. You will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world deployment, collaborating with talented professionals who share your passion for technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in shaping the future of collaborative robotics.
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