iLocatum

San Francisco, CA

Founding Engineer – Embedded Robotics Sensing

Senior Engineer – Embedded Robotics Sensing

San Francisco, CA (On-site) | Competitive Salary + Equity

A revolutionary robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Engineer – Embedded Robotics Sensing to spearhead the advancement of its cutting-edge Micro Visual Positioning System (VPS). This groundbreaking technology empowers drones to achieve precise positioning using computer vision instead of GPS, enabling accurate navigation over any distance. The system seamlessly integrates with existing drone frames, effectively tackling the challenges in autonomous drone flight.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the development and optimization of a vision-based navigation system for large fleets of drones.
  • Conceptualize, evaluate, and implement embedded software solutions with a strong focus on robotics and computer vision.
  • Make critical decisions on system architecture, considering risk, lead time, and cost factors.
  • Liaise with vendors to seamlessly integrate hardware components with software systems.
  • Oversee fleet management strategies and ensure high-quality deployments at scale.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded hardware, including at least 2 years working with camera systems and Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO).
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing embedded SLAM architectures or VIO systems for commercial products.
  • 4-6 years of experience in visual robotics sensing, specifically with camera-based systems.
  • Hands-on experience with drones or autonomous aerial vehicles.
  • Previous involvement in startups or early-stage product development.

Why This Role?

As a Senior Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in the company as a founding member, taking full ownership of core product development and actively contributing to the future direction of the organization. This position offers a competitive salary, significant equity, and direct involvement in a rapidly scaling robotics platform with tangible real-world impact.

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