Robotics-Vision Research Engineer

• Integrate existing algorithms into a demonstrator using a real robot, including testing and optimization.
• Support researchers by identifying and testing algorithms from the literature.
• Implement algorithms in Python and maintain the current code repository. Prepare the code for releases. Liaise with colleagues globally for handover of the code.
• Create and support demonstrations using actual robots and prepare field tests. Ready to travel for field tests and evaluations in a real-world setting.
• Report findings at regular project meetings and prepare findings for publication.

Do you have experience in Unity?, Do you have a Master's degree?, We are looking for a talented and curious individual that holds a Master level degree in robotics, engineering related field with practical robot experience and with a strong interest in research. The mission is to support the team of researchers in bringing algorithms to a service robot, test scenarios, analyze results, and propose new solutions. If you are a team player who thrives on responsibility, possesses strong robotics/vision skills, and has a deep understanding of vision and robotic foundation models, then you are the right person for this challenge., * MSc level in in computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics.

• Research experience and mindset.
• Hands-on mindset, practical and pragmatic for real-world problem solving.
• Self-motivation, be able to work under pressure, be able to manage multiple tasks effectively, and eager to learn
• Experience 1-3 years, * Experience in integrating perception and control algorithms into robotic systems for real-world testing and demonstrations
• Motion control algorithms with reinforcement/imitation learning
• Operating and debugging ROS1 based robots. Knowledge of ROS2 and integration of new sensors into an existing platform are a plus.
• Knowledge of the current state of the art in perception and robot navigation algorithms.
• Perception using computer vision methods and vision foundation models.
• Experience with physics simulation environments for training and evaluation of robotic policies.
• Foundation models (knowledge in large vision models, multi-modal models)

Technical Skills

• Programming languages: Python, C/C++
• Proficient in OpenCV, PyTorch, TorchVision
• Proficient in Linux environment, Docker, Git and HPC experience, preferable AWS and Azure
• Proficient in simulation environment, e.g., Gazebo, PyBullet, Genesis, NVIDIA Omniverse, Unity
• Experience with ROS1 and ROS2 frameworks
• Optional: experience in Gaussian Splatting and 3D rendering methods