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ViaBot

Robotics Deployment Engineer

ViaBot, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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ViaBot Inc. opening for a

Robotics Deployment Engineer Full-time | In-person | California-based | Traveling (25%–50%)

About us Here at ViaBot, we’re building robots designed to tackle real-world tasks. Our AMR, ViaBot One, is designed to handle outdoor commercial tasks like sweeping and security. With deployments across the nation and over 3.3 billion square feet cleaned, our aim is to change the way people see robots—not as gimmicks or as one-trick ponies, but as practical solutions to industry needs. Learn more about us at: https://www.viabot.com

Who we’re looking for ViaBot is looking for a passionate Robotics Deployment Engineer to take charge of the technical side of nationwide deployments of the ViaBot One robot platform. On one hand, you’ll manage project-level timelines for software provisioning and mapping setup, and communicate these to our heads of Business and Operations. On the other, you’ll work closely with our onboard compute platform, multilayered perception stack, and the processes involved in collecting data for and building 3D maps. This role is best suited for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, technical prowess across software and electronics, and a strong sense of ownership over their work.

Responsibilities

Collect data from customer properties to create 2D and 3D maps, which will be deployed to the robot and enable autonomous operation

Manage the imaging of our x86-based compute platforms running Linux

Manage software configurations for our various sensors and mechatronics

Forecast and communicate mapping timelines to Operations and Business teams

Evaluate autonomy performance on sites, debugging issues and corner cases

Assist Operations with resolving technical issues, and relaying those findings to dev teams

Role requirements

Bachelor’s degree in robotics, computer science, IT, or a related field

3+ years of professional work experience in robotics

Must have work authorization in the United States

Must have a driver’s license, and be willing to drive 25%-50% of the time for work

Physical requirements

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (up to 50% of the time)

Must be able to work safely in outdoor conditions and around moving vehicles

Required knowledge

ROS1 and Rviz

C++

Python

CloudCompare, or similar pointcloud editing programs

GIMP, or other image editing software

Inkscape, or other vector graphics editing software

Linux and command line tools (shell scripting, driver installation)

Sensor calibration and basic debugging (cameras, GPS, lidar)

PC assembly (consumer-grade hardware)

Basic electromechanical troubleshooting (visual inspection, probing voltage, methodical testing)

Preferred experience (huge plus!)

Robotics software development

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm development

Internet of Things (IoT) software development

Software configuration deployment at scale

Asset tracking and management software

Schedule & Benefits:

Full-time

Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, FSA/HSA, and more

Ready to tackle real-world problems, see new places, and deploy some of the smartest robots around? We’d love to meet you.

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