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Job Title: Senior SLAM Engineer Job Location: Pune / Remote (Global) About Peppermint Robotics Peppermint is an autonomous robotics company based out of Pune (India). Started in 2019 at SINE IIT Bombay, Peppermint Robotics has grown into a leader in commercial cleaning robots, and industrial material handling robots and has its operations in 6 countries. Peppermint Robotics has offices in Pune (India), Dubai (UAE), and Austin (USA) and is looking to add leaders and builders to its HQ team in Pune (India). Job Overview The role is for Robotics Software Development as part of the engineering team. As a Senior SLAM engineer, you will develop autonomous navigation and mobility functions of robots designed for floor cleaning and material handling across different environments. You shall be developing new features of the robot, which include increasing the capabilities of the present navigation stack, developing and improving mapping algorithms, and working on localization algorithms using various sensors to deal with dynamic environments like airports, parking lots, warehouses, malls, etc. You shall work to integrate and fuse the data of different types of sensors like Depth Camera, LiDARs, and IMUs with embedded development boards required to build a robust robot navigation system. You will work on world-class products designed and manufactured in Pune (India), and shipped worldwide! Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy localization, mapping, and calibration algorithms. Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of robotics Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate robotic systems. Develop a deep understanding of various sensors, including 2D/3D lidars and cameras. Optimize algorithms for real-time performance. Engage in hands-on tasks related to robotic hardware, such as system setup, calibration, and debugging. Test robotic systems in both simulated and real-world scenarios. Experience And Skills / Qualities We Deeply Value Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer science, Electrical engineering, or related field. 2+ years of relevant experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Passion for developing software for world-class robots. Excellent C++ programming and software design skills to support high-performance perception. Experience with Python is a plus. Experience with ROS1 and/or ROS2. Hands-on experience with SLAM, robot navigation, and sensor fusion Hands-on experience with Kalman Filtering and other state estimation methods Hands-on experience with PCL/Open3D Hands-on experience with real robots and perception sensors such as time-of-flight cameras, 2D/3D LIDAR, and stereo cameras. Strong sense of curiosity and an eagerness to learn new concepts, technologies, and methodologies. Will be reporting to: Lead - Robotics Engineer Working With Teams Based Out Of India MEA USA What To Expect The engineering team is based at the base location and involves cross-team collaboration, hands-on learning, and self-development through the role Dress code is professional when based in the office with necessary protective gear when in the assembly area like – overalls, gloves, safety goggles, safety shoes, and other personal protective equipment as necessary. Skills: open3d,pcl,c++,python,robot navigation,ros2,sensor fusion,stero camera,3d,slam,sensors,kalman filtering,2d/3d,ros1 Show more Show less