Software Engineer, Perception

Job Description

At Lionsbot, you’ll be part of the Autonomy team in development of perception software stack to achieve best performance autonomy. You will be responsible for the robotics perception stack, ranging from sensor selection and evaluation, sensor calibration, perception algorithms development and integration with navigation stacks.

Within the autonomy team, you’ll have independent deliverables and will be expected to take full ownership of executing them. Some of the key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineers across the hardware, navigation, localization and mapping teams to deliver high-quality autonomous software stacks that powers next generation cleaning robots.
• Work across perception team to develop and improve the robustness of perception system to achieve optimal scene understanding
• Evaluate cutting-edge sensors to determine optimal sensing system for next generation robots
• Research and evaluate the state-of-the-art computer vision/machine learning algorithms and apply excellent algorithm design and programming skills to improve perception stacks
• Develop point-cloud based 3D feature detection and tracking algorithms
• Produce robust, well-tested C++ software

Requirements

• BS/MS in CS or related field and 0-2 years in robotics industry experiences, or PhD in CS or related field
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply as well!
• Proficient in data structures, algorithms and software design
• Proficient in C++, Python coding in Linux platform
• Hands-on experience with Deep Learning Frameworks such as TensorFlow or Pytorch.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D sensor processing and related libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, etc
• Strong theoretical understanding of Deep Learning (DL) models related to Computer Vision (CV).Knowledge of common image classification, object detection and tracking algorithms.Familiarity with recent research trends in DL/CV.
• Experience working with ROS or other robotics frameworks
• Experience working with sensor modalities such as Stereo Cameras, RGBD cameras and 2D/3D Lidars.