Principal Robotics Engineer

Glidance, Inc. Principal Robotics EngineerLocation: Seattle, WA · Oak Park, CA · Full timeAs the Principal Robotics Engineer, you will build breakthrough solutions at the forefront of advanced robotics and ML techniques applied to sensible wayfinding and navigation in highly unstructured, complex, and dynamic real-world pany OverviewAt Glidance, we are creating the future of personal robotics. While others dream of humanoids, we are building the future today, by harnessing cutting-edge robotics and AI to design personal robots that address actual human needs and transform their life experience.Our flagship product, Glide, is the world’s first Intelligent Guide for individuals who are blind or have low vision, representing a new category of personal robots to enable millions of people to get out of their homes and navigate more confidently, safely, and independently.If you’re looking for a place where groundbreaking technology meets real-world impact, and where your work defines a category rather than iterates upon it, then Glidance is where you belong. This is not just your next job: it is your chance to make a life-changing impact on millions around the world.We don’t wait for the future. We build it.Reports to: Chief Technology OfficerPosition OverviewAs the Principal Robotics Engineer on the Glidance team, you will build breakthrough solutions at the forefront of advanced robotics and ML techniques applied to sensible wayfinding and navigation in highly unstructured, complex, and dynamic real-world environments. You will join a team that values bold and unconventional solutions to hard problems and goes the extra mile obsessing about the user experience with our products and services.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement robotics systems for Glide, Glidance's self-guided mobility aid.Collaborate in a cross-functional team integrating AI and ML algorithms, sensors, and control systems using ROS 2.Optimize navigation algorithms for real-world scenarios, ensuring safety and reliability.Contribute to hardware and software architecture designs.Conduct testing, validation, and performance analysis of robotic systems.Qualifications:Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.10 years direct work experience in the field of autonomous mobile robots.Extensive experience with ROS2 and Nav2.Strong experience in perception, motion planning, and controls.Strong engineering ethic and proficiency in C++, Python, and CI/CD tools.Passion for creating innovative solutions that positively impact people's lives.Familiarity with debugging electro-mechanical systems and sensors.Experience with modern SLAM and sensor fusion techniques.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic startup environment.Why Join Glidance?Be part of a mission-driven company that makes a real difference in people's lives.Work as part of a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and robotics.Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of personal petitive compensation package and equity options. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17