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TerraClear

Senior Robotics Engineer

Issaquah, WA

$150/hr

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer with experience building real-world robotic ... Deep and current knowledge of robotics autonomy, including motion planning, localization ...

Mpac Group plc

Senior Robotics Engineer

Newburyport, MA · On-site

$110.30K - $151.50K/yr

Senior Robotics Engineer Newburyport, MA Automation & Robotics Full-time Are you passionate about robotics, automation, and bringing complex systems to life? Do you enjoy working hands-on with ...

ARA

Senior Robotics Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$110.50K - $145.70K/yr

ARA is seeking a highly skilled and innovative senior robotics engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ development, coupled with experience in robotics.

Sparks Group

Mechanical Engineer - Robotics

Sterling, VA

$105.50K - $139.30K/yr

Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) Job Summary: An innovative robotics and data analytics company in Sterling, VA is seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) to ...

Prime Robotics

Senior Robotics Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K/yr

Position We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to help architect and develop the next generation of Prime Robotics' autonomous systems. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building ...

Prime Robotics

Senior Robotics Engineer

Denver, CO

$150K/yr

Position We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to help architect and develop the next generation of Prime Robotics' autonomous systems. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building ...

Prime Robotics

Senior Robotics Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K/yr

Position We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to help architect and develop the next generation of Prime Robotics' autonomous systems. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior robotics engineer localization in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Robotics Engineer Localization vs Robotics Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Robotics Engineer LocalizationRobotics Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Computer Science, or related; experience in localization algorithmsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; programming skills
Work EnvironmentRobotics development labs, field testing, autonomous vehicle companiesSoftware development teams, robotics companies, research labs
Industry UsageAutonomous vehicles, mobile robots, dronesRobotics applications across industries, including manufacturing and service robots

While both roles involve robotics software development, Senior Robotics Engineer Localization specializes in developing algorithms for determining a robot's position within its environment, often requiring expertise in sensor fusion and mapping. Robotics Software Engineers focus broadly on creating software for robot control, perception, and navigation. The localization role is more specialized, whereas the software engineer role covers a wider range of robotics software development tasks.

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Robotics Engineer - Localization

Robotics Engineer - Localization

Prequel Solutions

Pittsburgh, PA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Localization

A leading robotics technology company is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer with deep expertise in Localization and Autonomous Navigation to support the continued advancement of its next-generation robotic platforms. This role is heavily focused on robot positioning, mapping, sensor fusion, and localization accuracy within complex real-world environments.

This is a highly visible engineering role working alongside perception, planning, controls, and simulation teams to improve autonomous system performance and reliability across a growing robotics platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize localization systems for autonomous mobile robots
  • Improve robot positioning accuracy using sensor fusion and state estimation techniques
  • Develop and maintain SLAM, mapping, and localization software components
  • Integrate and process data from LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, wheel odometry, GPS, and other robotic sensors
  • Analyze robot logs and debug localization drift, mapping inconsistencies, and navigation issues
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, and controls engineers on full autonomy stack integration
  • Support simulation, replay, testing, and validation of localization performance
  • Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and engineering best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional robotics software engineering experience
  • Strong modern C++ development experience (C++11/14/17)
  • Strong experience with ROS / ROS2 and Linux environments
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Localization systems
  • SLAM
  • Mapping and navigation
  • Sensor fusion
  • State estimation
  • Experience working with robotic sensors including LiDAR, IMUs, cameras, and odometry systems
  • Strong understanding of autonomous robotics software architectures and real-time systems

Additional Information

  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics technology deployed in real-world environments