Robotics Software Engineer - Navigation

Job description  We are seeking a proactive and skilled Navigation Engineer to join our robotics team, focusing on wheeled mobile platforms. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about autonomous navigation and eager to push the boundaries of robotic mobility. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including perception, control, hardware, and software engineers—to design, implement, and optimize navigation systems for real-world deployment. Your ability to communicate effectively, share knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic development environment will be key to your success. 

Key Responsibilities  • Develop and maintain navigation stacks using ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS Navigation Stack and custom solutions. 

• Implement and optimize path planning algorithms such as Hybrid A* for dynamic environments. 

• Containerize and manage development environments using Docker for scalable deployment. 

• Collaborate with perception, localization and control teams to ensure seamless integration of navigation modules. 

• Conduct simulation and real-world testing of navigation systems. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and trends in robotic navigation and actively propose new technologies and approaches. 

• Document system architecture, design decisions, and performance evaluations.