Goventi

Staff Research Scientist, Localization and Mapping

Singapore. Posted 17 days ago

The role

You will lead the design and development of localization and mapping systems for autonomous logistics vehicles. You will champion the research roadmap, tool developments, and scalable map generation for driverless trucks in complex logistics yards.

What you will do

  • Lead the design and development of localization and mapping systems for autonomous logistics vehicles
  • Architect scalable and automated HD map generation, maintenance, regression and deployment pipelines
  • Develop robust multi-sensor localization solutions using LiDAR, GNSS, IMU, cameras, and wheel odometry
  • Improve localization accuracy and reliability in GPS-denied or dynamic industrial environments
  • Define software architecture, performance metrics, testing strategies, and deployment standards
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, systems, software infrastructure, and data software & services teams
  • Drive technical roadmap, project prioritization, and engineering execution
  • Support field testing, debugging, and deployment activities

Required qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on localization and/or mapping for autonomous systems
  • 7+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or localization/mapping systems
  • Strong proficiency in C++
  • GPU programming
  • Experience with real-time robotic systems
  • Deep understanding of SLAM algorithms
  • Deep understanding of Sensor fusion including Lidar, Camera, GNSS-INS
  • Deep understanding of State estimation including Kalman Filters
  • Deep understanding of Lidar and visual odometry methods
  • Deep understanding of HD mapping systems, including tool development and data pipelines
  • Deep understanding of Machine learning approaches for localization and map features/semantics
  • Deep understanding of Sensor calibration and degradations/maintenance in real outdoor robotics deployments

Nice to have

  • Familiar with ROS/ROS2

About the company

Venti Technologies is a leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites.