Design multi-agent pathfinding algorithms to prevent fleet deadlocks, build low-latency Robot-to-Cloud and Robot-to-Robot communication protocols, and develop cloud dashboards for fleet monitoring and teleoperation handoffs.
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing advanced algorithms and systems to optimize the efficiency of our robotic fleet. Your work will be critical in ensuring seamless communication and operation within cutting-edge automation technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Design multi-agent pathfinding (MAPF) algorithms to prevent fleet deadlocks.
- Build low-latency communication protocols for Robot-to-Cloud and Robot-to-Robot data exchange.
- Develop cloud dashboards for fleet monitoring and teleoperation handoffs.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in distributed systems and IoT protocols (MQTT, WebRTC, DDS).
- Experience with fleet management or warehouse automation software.
- Strong background in operations research and graph algorithms.
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