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Robotics Engineer

OpenMind, San Francisco

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We are looking for a skilledRobotics Engineer with hands-on experience inROS2 ,SLAM , andNav2 to join our robotics team. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently deploying SLAM and Nav2 stacks on real robots and bring up full navigation pipelines. Familiarity withAWS-based deployment or infrastructure management is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, configure, and deploySLAM (e.g., slam_toolbox, Cartographer) andNav2 stacks in ROS2.
  • Integrate robot hardware (sensors, actuators, LiDAR, odometry, etc.) with the ROS2 ecosystem.
  • Build and manage navigation pipelines including localization, path planning, and obstacle avoidance.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize robot navigation in dynamic and real-world environments.
  • (Optional) Leverage AWS services (e.g., Greengrass, IoT Core, RoboMaker) for cloud-based robot management or deployment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience withROS2 , including package development and system integration.
  • Strong understanding ofSLAM algorithms and hands-on deployment experience.
  • Experience setting up and tuningNav2 for mobile robots.
  • Proficient in C++ and/or Python within the ROS2 development workflow.
  • Comfortable working with Linux, Git, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with AWS services relevant to robotics (RoboMaker, Greengrass, etc.).
  • Familiarity with simulation tools like Gazebo or RViz for testing navigation stacks.
  • Knowledge of multi-robot coordination, sensor fusion, or behavior trees.

Benefits at OpenMind:

  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible with visa sponsorship

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Software Development

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