Senior Robotics Navigation Engineer

The role

You will own the localization, mapping, and navigation stack for humanoid robots. You will design and implement 3D SLAM pipelines, state estimation systems, and real-time navigation algorithms for deployment on hardware.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy production-grade 3D SLAM and localization systems
• Build and maintain state estimation pipelines using Kalman Filters or Factor Graph backends
• Develop real-time 3D navigation algorithms including costmap generation and path planners
• Implement sensor calibration pipelines for multi-sensor rigs
• Design and build evaluation and regression frameworks
• Collaborate with perception, controls, and hardware teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve challenging field failures
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmap planning

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in robotics autonomy, with a primary focus on SLAM, localization, or state estimation
• Proven track record of deploying navigation or SLAM systems on real autonomous platforms
• Deep theoretical and practical command of probabilistic robotics
• Hands-on experience with 3D SLAM modalities: LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM (VSLAM), Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), or multi-modal fusion
• Proficiency in C++ (C++14/17 or newer)
• Experience with optimization libraries: GTSAM, Ceres Solver, g2o, or equivalent factor graph backends
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and standard robotics tooling
• Ability to explain why a localization module failed to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with learning-based or hybrid approaches to localization and mapping
• Background in semantic SLAM or scene understanding
• Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA) for perception or navigation pipelines
• GNSS/RTK fusion experience for outdoor or GPS-blended deployments
• Familiarity with map management at scale
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-moving R&D environment
• Contributions to open-source SLAM or navigation frameworks

About the company

Dexmate is building the foundation for physical AI by combining a new generation of robots with a universal Physical AI OS. Their mission is to democratize robotics by delivering a plug-and-play platform for developers, researchers, and enterprises.