Principal Engineer, Robotics Software (AI2465)
SiMa.aiSan Jose, California, United States
Posted December 10, 2025
220000 - 296400 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer, Robotics Software to join our cutting-edge Robotics and AI software team. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on experience in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), aerial drones, and most preferably humanoid robots.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, with a focus on AMRs and/or drones.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.
- Proven experience with SLAM systems, both Lidar-based (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM) and visual (e.g., ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM).
- Hands-on expertise with embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging.
- Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and their deployment on edge devices.
- Familiarity with Generative AI models (e.g., transformers, diffusion models) and how they are shaping future intelligent systems.
- Experience with humanoid robotics is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan