Senior Robotics Engineer / Senior Roboticist


About the job:

AIM is a well-funded, mission oriented startup focused on radically scaling our civilization’s capabilities to build planetary-scale infrastructure and reverse negative effects of climate change. (https://aim.vision) We are growing the team with motivated individuals with a passion for landing great products built with a strong engineering culture. If you find massive robots making a positive impact in the real world tantalizing, get in touch! (https://www.aim.engineer) AIM has been built by a team of engineers, scientists, and serial entrepreneurs who previously led development of ML systems at Google, Waymo, Tesla, Apple, Google[x], Quora, Facebook and Microsoft, and are backed by General Catalyst, Human Capital, Elad Gil, Qasar Younis, Ironspring Ventures, DCVC, among other great allies.


Responsibilities:

  • AIM’s software stack involving Python and C++
  • Ensure smooth integration with AIM robotic hardware stack
  • Uphold production quality codebase
  • Take ownership of new initiatives

  • Required Qualifications:

  • in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3-5 years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience.
  • Strong C++ and Python skills.
  • Passion for rigorous software engineering practices and code health (code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, automated e2e testing, …)
  • Experience with ROS.
  • Linux development experience.
  • Demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team
  • Bonus Qualifications:

  • 5+ years combined graduate academic and professional software development experience.
  • M.S./PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
  • Ackerman steered or other wheeled vehicles.
  • Off-road Autonomy.
  • 2D motion planning.
  • Dynamics and controls for mobile robots.
  • Common ROS planning modules such as SBPL, OMPL, or MoveIt.
  • Visual odometry, mapping, and SLAM.
  • Control during aggressive vehicle maneuvers.
  • Embedded systems and real time applications.

  • What we offer:

    Opportunity for rapid growth and have a large voice on the direction of the company Medical, dental, vision, 401k matching & life insurance A position with AIM is a hybrid remote and onsite flexible expectation with a strong preference for onsite Opportunity to travel to deployment sites around the world (US, Australia & more!) AIM is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.