Principal Computer Vision Scientist

iRobot Corp.

Bedford, MA


Introduction

iRobot is looking to hire a Senior Principal Engineer on our SLAM and Perception team who will play a vital role in developing the next generation of robots that will live in millions of homes across the world. If you are a consumer centric pioneer eager to build innovative robot products.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for creating and understanding of maps in dynamic environments

  • Conduct research and development in computer vision, map understanding, semantic understanding of scenes, and related disciplines

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop systems from prototypes to production

  • Work at the intersection of traditional computer vision and machine learning to improve and enrich indoor robot maps

  • Develop and deploy algorithms for desktop and embedded platforms, in C/C++ and other languages

To Be Successful You Will Have :

  • State-of-the-art understanding of robotic perception, including multiple sensing modalities like 2D vision, 3D vision, LIDAR, etc.

  • Exposure to modern machine learning

  • Demonstrated experience in applications such as 3D reconstruction, 3D understanding of scenes, room layout estimation, depth estimation, point cloud processing, sensor fusion, calibration, or semantic segmentation

  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

  • Understanding of data structures, design patterns, and advanced programming techniques

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

  • Eight or more years of work experience in robotics, SLAM, or computer vision.

In Return You Can Expect:

  • To work on exciting problems in computer vision and semantic maps, and deploy solutions to the world’s largest installed base of consumer robots

  • Be an integral part of a team dedicated to building the next generation of robots

  • Opportunities to continuously learn, collaborate with, and mentor our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists in computer vision, machine learning, and SLAM.

  • An attractive salary package with good benefits

  • Excellent career growth opportunities

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