AI/ML Research Engineer - Robotics Perception

Vilota develops spatial perception products for autonomous and tele-operated robotic systems, focusing on lightweight sensor hardware, advanced vision-based software, and reliable operation in indoor and outdoor environments.

We bridge cutting-edge research with production-ready systems, transforming theoretical algorithms into reliable products deployed in real operating environments.

We are looking for curious, mathematically strong engineers or scientists who enjoy solving difficult problems and translating ideas into robust implementations.

Job Scope

• Research, develop, and improve visual localisation and visual-inertial odometry (VIO) algorithms.
• Design and implement state estimation, sensor fusion, and nonlinear optimisation algorithms for robotics applications.
• Develop mathematical models for cameras, IMUs, and other perception sensors, including calibration and error modelling.
• Investigate challenging localisation failures and develop practical solutions for robustness under real-world conditions.
• Apply machine learning and classical computer vision techniques where appropriate to improve perception performance.
• Design experiments, analyse datasets, and evaluate algorithm performance using quantitative metrics.
• Prototype new algorithms in Python or C++, and optimise them for deployment in production systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate algorithms into embedded and robotic platforms.
• Stay current with the latest research in computer vision, robotics, state estimation, and machine learning, and evaluate their applicability to company products.