Software Engineer - Localization

STE Aethon, Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

ST Engineering Aethon, Inc is a forward-thinking robotics company dedicated to revolutionizing the health care and hospitality industries through cutting-edge innovations. Specializing in advanced robotics and AI solutions, STE Aethon, Inc. designs and develops state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robots that optimize efficiency, enhance productivity, and redefine the way businesses operate in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Aethon endeavors to make our Careers page accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected] or call 412-322-2975 – ext. 160 The ideal candidate will have a background in localization and mapping using SLAM. We are looking for candidates who have a desire to learn and innovate in a fast-paced environment to help improve our robotic platform.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field.
Strong software engineering background with a knowledge of modern software engineering best practices.
3+ years of software development experience using modern C++ (C++11, C++14, C++17).
Experience with lidar, IMU, camera, and other sensor technologies.
Ability to work independently and with engineering and production groups.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience using Linux as a development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
Experience developing software using Python or Go.

Responsibilities

Implement and optimize real-time 3D LiDAR SLAM and LiDAR–Inertial Odometry (LIO) mapping for robust localization in dynamic, unstructured environments.
Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code, while sharing best practices with team members.
Develop software modules with a focus on real-time performance, scalability, and fault tolerance for production deployments.
Integrate sensor fusion pipelines combining 2D/3D LiDAR and IMU data to enable robust and accurate robot localization.
Contribute to continuous improvement by profiling, benchmarking, and refactoring code for improved system performance.
Design and implement unit, integration, and system-level tests to ensure software reliability and performance.
Analyze and solve navigation, localization, and fleet related issues to increase productivity by troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects across various development and production environments.
Work with a cross-functional team of engineers to solve complex, real-world robotic problems.