Sr. Director Engineering
Location
Fremont, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$280,000 - $300,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-29
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams focused on autonomous mobile robot systems, including motion planning, perception, controls, and systems integration.
- Define and execute the roadmap for autonomous mobile robots, including ROS-based architecture and full autonomy stack development.
- Oversee the design and implementation of motion planning algorithms, behavioral models, and decision-making frameworks for mobile robots.
- Drive integration of computer vision and LiDAR-based perception systems into the autonomy stack.
- Ensure autonomous mobile robot systems meet performance, safety, and reliability standards across diverse operational environments.
- Architect scalable and modular autonomy stacks using ROS/ROS2 and real-time middleware.
- Collaborate with product, hardware, and software teams to deliver integrated robotic solutions.
Job Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in robotics, computer science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience with a strong technical background in robotics.
- Proven experience leading autonomy or robotics teams focused on mobile robotic platforms.
- Expertise in motion planning, behavioral design, and ROS/ROS2.
- Deep understanding of computer vision, LiDAR integration, and sensor fusion for mobile robots.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally each month.
