Senior SLAM Engineer

Apptronik, a pioneering robotics company, is seeking a Senior SLAM Engineer to join their Perception team. The company has a rich history in building advanced robots, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. They're focused on developing general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and alongside humans. The role involves leading SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) R&D efforts, working with various sensor modalities like lidar and RGBD cameras, and collaborating with autonomy and navigation engineers to enhance their robot Apollo's capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SLAM, strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and a deep understanding of robotics systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that aims to solve real-world problems and improve human quality of life. The company offers competitive compensation, including equity, and values creativity, passion, and collaboration. They maintain a culture built on core values: Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC). The position offers significant technical challenges and the chance to work with state-of-the-art robotics technology while contributing to meaningful societal impact.