Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Robotics Engineer to join our team. This role involves leading the design and implementation of perception and planning algorithms into vehicle system software to ensure safe navigation and effective operation of autonomous vehicles.
The successful candidate will have experience with C++ and/or Python software development, familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as sonar, LIDAR, and cameras, knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning, and ability to act as the technical owner for a software service.
* This includes stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team coordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution.
* The ideal candidate will also be able to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the design and implementation of perception and planning algorithms into vehicle system software.
2. Utilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning capabilities of Anduril vehicles.
3. Develop software that runs on- and off-platform, using a variety of technologies.
4. Contribute to the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of robotic software.
5. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate perception and planning technologies into vehicle architectures.
6. Conduct thorough testing and validation of perception and planning algorithms through simulation and real-world experiments.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
* Experience with C++ and/or Python software development.
* Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as sonar, LIDAR, and cameras.
* Knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning.
* Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system.
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Benefits:
* Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, top-tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that is 100% covered by us for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
* For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): We cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
* For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by us.
* Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by us, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
* Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
* 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
* Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
* Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
Other Opportunities:
We offer professional development stipends, daily meals and provisions, company-funded commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and 401(k) retirement savings plan - traditional and Roth 401(k) for US roles only.