Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Vaarst | Torre

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

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Full-time

Legal agreement: To be defined

Compensation
GBP60k - 75k/year
~USD79.3k - 99.2k/year
Non-negotiable
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Hybrid (Bridgewater House, Counterslip, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6BX, UK)
Posted almost 3 years ago

Responsibilities


🔵 Requirements ◽ Experience in developing production-level autonomy solutions in C++ and Python. ◽ Proficiency in solving robotics problems such as positioning, navigation, mapping, and path planning. ◽ Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and control (e.g., PID, LQR, MPC). ◽ Experience with interfacing sensors and actuators. ◽ Field trial experience in robotics. ◽ Proficiency in ROS and Linux/Ubuntu. ◽ (Desirable) Experience in maritime domains. ◽ (Desirable) Knowledge of Computer Vision techniques, such as SLAM. ◽ (Desirable) Experience with 3D and Video data processing tools (e.g., OpenCV, PCL, Eigen, Numpy, Docker). ◽ (Desirable) Experience with 3D simulation tools like Gazebo. 🔵 Responsibilities ◽ Development and Innovation: → Solve challenging problems in the field of robotics. → Contribute to the full software development process from conception to deployment. ◽ Collaboration and Technical Decision-Making: → Engage in technical discussions and decision-making. → Collaborate with researchers and teams to "productionise" cutting-edge research. ◽ System Maintenance and Testing: → Maintain, modify, and test changes to existing systems. → Test and evaluate solutions in both simulation and real-world environments. ◽ Leadership and Knowledge Sharing: → Provide guidance and support to junior team members. → Build and share knowledge within the company. ◽ Continuous Learning: → Access learning tools and events for personal and professional development. 🔵 Conditions and Benefits ◽ Flexible, hybrid working and a 35-hour work week. ◽ 25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days after 6 years + bank holidays. ◽ Sabbaticals at 4 and 6 years; £500 holiday voucher at 2 years. ◽ Private medical insurance, including dental & optical. ◽ Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences, and events. ◽ Curiosity fund – up to £500 for non-role-related learning. ◽ Up to 10% company bonus. ◽ Pension up to 6% company contribution. ◽ Volunteering day for community contribution. ◽ Enhanced maternity and adoption leave. ◽ Cycle to work scheme. ◽ Recognition & rewards for outstanding work and embodying company values. ◽ Various flexible working options. ◽ Sociable team with monthly socials. ◽ Office located 10 minutes from the train station, with balcony, fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks.