Robotics Engineer
About the Role :
We’re looking for a Robotics Engineer to build the core robotics systems that make LUME move, perceive, and operate reliably in the real world. You’ll work across controls, navigation, localization, mapping, sensor fusion, and low-level software, while working closely with our research team to deploy the latest robotics algorithms onto physical systems.
What You'll Do :
Develop controls, navigation, localization, mapping, and motion planning systems
Build sensor fusion and state estimation across cameras, depth sensors, IMUs, encoders, and other sensors
Integrate motors, actuators, sensors, embedded controllers, and onboard compute
Work with researchers to deploy new manipulation, perception, and robot-learning algorithms on real robots
Build interfaces between learned policies and low-level robot systems
Test, debug, and improve robot performance on physical hardware
Develop tools for calibration, logging, testing, and system debugging
Help take LUME from prototypes to reliable systems deployed in real homes
Work flexible shifts including nights/weekends as needed
What We're Looking For :
Strong C++ and Python skills
Strong fundamentals in robotics, controls, navigation, localization, mapping, and state estimation
Experience with ROS/ROS 2 and common robotics frameworks
Experience deploying software on real robotic systems
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, motor controllers, and embedded systems
Strong debugging skills across software and hardware
Comfortable working hands-on with robots and rapidly testing on physical systems
Able to lead work with minimal guidance in a fast-moving environment
Communicates clearly and concisely
From a top 20 global university
Nice to Have :
Mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or robotics background
Experience with mobile manipulators or autonomous mobile robots
Experience with SLAM, motion planning, kinematics, dynamics, and trajectory optimization
Experience with CAN, EtherCAT, Jetson, and embedded systems
Experience deploying robots outside controlled lab environments
Familiarity with manipulation, imitation learning, VLA models, or robot learning
Low-ego collaborator who gives and receives kind, actionable feedback
Obsessed with thoughtful design; can point to a product that “sparks joy” and say whyLoves good food and has a strong opinion on the best burrito within 2 miles (we do team meals)Someone with a chip on their shoulder who gets a thrill from proving doubters wrongLow-ego collaborator who gives and receives kind, actionable feedback
Details :
• Full time and internship (4-month minimum contract) options available• In person, M–F, 9–6.• Health benefits included, company holidays, team meals, sick leave, etc.• Preference given to candidates who can start immediately
How to Apply :
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