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Robot Autonomy Engineer

Maven Robotics
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, California USA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • MS or PhD in robotics, engineering, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline
  • Real-world experience in classical motion planning for one or more robots
  • Real-world experience in behavior planning
  • Familiarity with task planning in the classical AI planning sense or decision-theoretic planning
  • Proficiency in Python and C++ programming
  • Self-starter attitude with strong problem identification and execution skills
Nice to have
  • Practical experience fine-tuning and integrating LLMs or VLMs for task planning
  • Multi-robot coordination at fleet scale
  • Experience with mobile manipulation
  • Familiarity with ROS 2 and fleet interface standards
  • Familiarity with planning and kinematics libraries
What the job really is

The Robot Autonomy Engineer will develop and manage the autonomy stack for robots in industrial settings, focusing on task, behavior, path, and trajectory planning. Responsibilities include designing behavior architectures, integrating advanced reasoning models, and ensuring performance metrics are met through real-world testing. The role also involves coordinating multiple robots to optimize workspace efficiency and safety.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a strong background in robotics and AI planning, which may limit applicants without this specific experience.
  • Fast-paced startup environment may imply a high workload and dynamic responsibilities.
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