Locus Robotics · 8 hours ago
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Perception
Wilmington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLocus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and actionable intelligence through their advanced autonomous mobile robots. They are seeking a highly motivated Robotics Software Engineer, Perception to develop software that enhances the robots' ability to perceive and navigate their environment safely and efficiently.
IndustrialE-CommerceRoboticsLogisticsIndustrial AutomationWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Advance our robots' ability to perceive their environment for safe and effective operation
Work independently while also collaborating closely with cross-functional team members
Design and write computationally efficient software using state-of-the-art perception algorithms
Ensure software quality through robust testing and automated CI/CD regression and quality checks
Apply clean-code best practices to ensure maintainability and readability
Deliver features on time and in alignment with release cycles
Identify and implement improvements to the existing perception stack
Develop, enhance, and maintain sensor drivers and filtering pipelines
Perform hands-on work with industrial-grade robotic hardware
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience working with Autonomous Mobile Robots
Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization
Professional experience with ROS (ROS 1 and/or ROS 2)
Familiarity with Gazebo and/or other robot simulation tools
Experience working with common robotic sensors, such as LiDAR, depth sensors, IMUs, stereo cameras, and ToF sensors
Hands-on, real-world experience testing, debugging, and deploying robots in commercial environments
Solid understanding of machine learning and computer/robot vision fundamentals
Proficiency with PCL and OpenCV, and familiarity with other perception-related libraries
Experience contributing to large-scale, distributed software projects; strong knowledge of Git is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
Company
Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is a warehouse robotics company that manufactures autonomous mobile robots to support e-commerce.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$416MKey Investors
G2 Venture Partners,Goldman Sachs Asset ManagementTiger Global ManagementBond,Tiger Global Management
2022-11-29Series F· $117M
2021-09-14Series E· $50M
2021-02-17Series E· $150M
Leadership Team
Rick Faulk
CEO
Sean Johnson
CTO
Recent News
2025-10-22
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