Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning
Standard BotsFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related engineering discipline, with a PhD being a plus. Proven experience in developing task or motion planning software for robotic systems is required, alongside a solid understanding of AI planning, decision-making, or policy synthesis methods. Proficiency in C++ and Python for writing and deploying production code, experience with real-time robotic systems, and familiarity with ROS or similar middleware are essential. Experience with robotic simulation tools and cross-disciplinary collaboration are also necessary, as are strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
The Senior Robotics Engineer will develop and implement task-level planning, policy, and reasoning algorithms for autonomous robotic systems in uncertain environments. They will build reusable, modular, and scalable software for robot task planning and execution, and design, simulate, debug, validate, and optimize planning software for real-time and safety-critical scenarios. The role involves driving the deployment and continuous improvement of planning and decision-making systems on hardware, applying AI/ML and optimization methods, and collaborating with perception, locomotion, navigation, and systems teams to integrate planning algorithms. Contributions to technical roadmaps and the definition of future autonomy architectures are also expected.
Develops autonomous robots for industrial inspections
ANYbotics specializes in creating autonomous legged robots for industrial inspection. Their main product, ANYmal, is a four-legged robot that can patrol challenging environments to gather and analyze data. This technology is especially useful in industries like oil, gas, and chemicals, where regular inspections are vital for safety and efficiency. ANYbotics serves industrial operators who need to monitor their facilities, offering a solution that is more scalable, safer, and cost-effective than traditional inspection methods. ANYmal can traverse difficult terrains and deliver actionable insights at any time, helping to maximize equipment uptime and minimize operational costs. The company operates in the industrial automation sector, focusing on robotic inspection services, and generates revenue by selling robots and providing ongoing support. The goal of ANYbotics is to enhance safety standards and reduce costs for their clients by automating routine inspection tasks.