Instawork · 4 months ago
Robotics Data Engineer Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expInstawork is seeking a consultant for a new Robotics initiative. The role focuses on perfecting robotics data collection and validation, ensuring data streams are synchronized for AI model training, and mastering camera calibration techniques.
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Responsibilities
Perfecting Robotics Data: You have an obsessive attention to detail when it comes to collecting and validating data from robotics sensors
You know how to use tools like ROS, .mcap, and the ZED SDK to ensure every data stream is perfectly synchronized, lossless, and ready for AI model training
Camera Calibration Wizard: You are a master of camera calibration, with a deep understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic parameters
You know how to use calibration patterns (like checkerboards) to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy and troubleshoot common calibration issues on the fly
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Robotics Data Engineering
Obsessive attention to detail in collecting and validating data from robotics sensors
Experience with tools like ROS, .mcap, and the ZED SDK
Mastery of camera calibration with a deep understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic parameters
Ability to use calibration patterns (like checkerboards) to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy
Fluency in Python or C++
Comfortable using data visualization tools like Foxglove or RViz to debug and validate data quality
Preferred
Experience with building and maintaining robust data pipelines using ROS
Experience with the ZED SDK
Understanding of what makes a dataset good for machine learning
Ability to proactively solve problems to prevent model bias
Company
Instawork
Instawork is an on-demand staffing app for gig workers and hospitality businesses.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$148MKey Investors
TCVCraft VenturesBurst Capital,Google Ventures,Spark Capital
2023-05-18Series D· $60M
2022-02-01Series Unknown
2021-07-08Series C· $60M
Leadership Team
Sumir Meghani
CEO & Co-Founder
Adam Herbert
Vice President, Partnerships
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