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Analog Devices · 20 hours ago

Principal Algorithm Engineer / Robotics Algorithm Lead

US, MA, Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $223K/yr

8+ years exp

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader specializing in bridging the physical and digital worlds. The Principal Algorithm Engineer / Robotics Algorithm Lead will lead the design and deployment of advanced algorithms for robotics, focusing on Autonomous Mobile Robots and embedded AI solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and customer success.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and optimise SLAM, motion control, path planning, and behavioral decision-making algorithms for AMR and robotics platforms

Lead the integration of multi-modal sensor data (iTOF, RGB, LiDAR, IMU) for robust perception, mapping, and navigation in dynamic environments

Drive innovation in embedded Edge AI, leveraging GPU-accelerated frameworks (CUDA, cuVSLAM, RTAB-MAP, ORB-SLAM) and machine learning/reinforcement learning to enhance robot performance

Oversee low-level motor control development (position, velocity, torque loops) and system-level AI integration

Utilise and extend 2D/3D simulation platforms (Gazebo, MuJoCo, IsaacSim) for algorithm development, validation, and real-world deployment support

Collaborate with systems, mechanical, hardware, and software teams to optimise hardware-software integration and system performance

Conduct rigorous testing and debugging in simulation and real-world scenarios; troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Champion technical documentation, standards compliance, and safety best practices across the team

Mentor and develop engineering talent in advanced robotics and AI/ML techniques

Proactively engage with customers to translate their challenges into scalable, high-impact solutions; ensure customer success from prototyping through deployment

Represent the Robo8cs team in external forums: ﬁle patents, publish research, speak at industry conferences, and contribute to open-source projects

Qualification

Robotics algorithm developmentC++PythonROS/ROS2TensorFlowPyTorchSLAMEmbedded systemsAnalytical skillsCreative problem-solvingMentoringCommunication skills