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Founding Engineer, Embedded Robotics Sensing

Recruiting From Scratch
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

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Senior Robotics Vision Engineer - Pioneering Drone Navigation Systems

San Francisco Bay Area | Competitive Compensation

Company Description

Our client, a well-funded startup revolutionizing autonomous navigation systems, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in drone technology. Their groundbreaking visual positioning system achieves unprecedented accuracy without relying on GPS, opening new frontiers in autonomous flight capabilities.

What You Will Do

Lead the development and optimization of next-generation visual navigation systems for large-scale drone fleet operations

Architect and implement embedded software solutions for vision-based robotics, optimizing for size, weight, power, and performance constraints

Drive critical technical decisions that balance innovation with practical deployment considerations

Collaborate with hardware vendors and suppliers to ensure optimal integration of vision systems

Spearhead fleet management strategies and quality assurance processes for large-scale deployments

Shape the technical foundation of a rapidly growing startup, with significant influence over core product development

Ideal Candidate Background

4 years of experience in embedded hardware engineering

Deep expertise in Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) and SLAM systems

Proven track record implementing embedded SLAM architectures for commercial products

Strong foundation in computer vision and robotics sensing technologies

Experience with autonomous aerial vehicles or drone systems

Exceptional coding abilities across embedded systems platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Startup experience or track record of building systems from the ground up

Experience with fleet management and deployment of autonomous systems

Background in optimization of vision-based navigation systems

Strong project leadership and vendor management experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary : $180,000 - $210,000

Equity : 0.50% - 1.50%

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible PTO policy

Professional development opportunities

Ground-floor opportunity at a well-funded startup

Work with cutting-edge technology in autonomous systems

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomous navigation technology. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of drone navigation systems while working with a talented team of innovators.

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Salary : $180,000 - $210,000

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