Robotics & Autonomous System Engineer Facebook
Fremont, CA

Job Description

Facebook is seeking a Software Engineer of Robotics and Autonomous System to join our Site Engineering Robotics Team. This person will be responsible for implementing software solutions for the mobile robotics program. This is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work in the software engineering team to develop robotic industrial solutions



Take on challenging problems in hardware sensing enablement (including distance sensors), robot localization, navigation, and obstacle avoidance

Solidify and stabilize core robot functionality, including sensing, controls, uptime, and network communications

Accountable for technology solution delivery through requirements review, feature design, development, quality assurance, and production release

Actively manage issues, risk and schedule throughout the project and participation in usability test activities

Actively collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize design, ensure functionality, support software production tool training and documentations

Self-starter, quick learner, results driven, motivated by innovation, be proud by "the quality of my deliveries"

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* 3+ years experience of Python/C++ with a BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field



Experience with robotic platforms such as ROS

Knowledge and experience in areas related to sensing, localization, and navigation

Experience with characterizing and evaluating electromechanical systems

Experience analyzing problems, identify constraints and boundaries to develop solution options

Experience defining use cases, articulating requirements, challenging design and quality

Knowledge and experience using results to drive innovation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* MS or above degrees in Computer Science or related technical field



Expertise in any of the following areas:

* Robot localization and navigation



Hardware sensing enablement (ex. point-cloud depth sensors)

Robot control system (position, velocity, force control)

Computer vision and imaging, or SLAM

Robot arm control

Facebook back-end SW system (Thrift, Tupperware, fbcode, Scuba, etc.)

Linux and networking

Production engineering

Familiar with data analysis tools and/or experience working with data analysts

Experience with automated remediation (FBAR) and alerting

Able to work full-stack (UI, back-end, ROS, etc.)

Experience scaling solutions, demonstrating a mindset of "scalability"

Knowledge of robotic manufacturing practice and quality system

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