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The Senior Autonomy Engineer Role We are seeking a talented and experienced Robotic Autonomy Engineer with a strong software development foundation to join our growing team. In this role, you will ...

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How much do senior robotics engineer localization jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior robotics engineer localization in Pittsburgh, PA is $122,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,400.00 and $139,300.00 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.

Senior Robotics Engineer Localization jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Robotics Engineer Localization job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 76% In-person, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,864 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Robotics Engineer - Localization

Pittsburgh, PA • Hybrid

Prequel Solutions
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

Robotics Software Engineer – Localization

We are seeking an experienced Robotics Software Engineer to develop and advance localization capabilities for autonomous mobile robots operating in real-world indoor environments. This role is focused specifically on 3D LiDAR-based, non-visual localization, including localization algorithm development, LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion, SLAM, state estimation, and navigation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing and deploying localization software on production robotic platforms—not simply integrating or consuming localization outputs from an existing system.

Key Qualifications

  • Professional robotics software engineering experience with autonomous mobile robots or comparable autonomous systems
  • Hands-on development of 3D LiDAR-based localization and/or SLAM
  • Experience with LiDAR/IMU sensor fusion and state estimation
  • Strong C++ development skills
  • Experience with ROS/ROS2
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting algorithms on physical robotic platforms
  • Background with AMRs, AGVs, autonomous forklifts, warehouse robotics, or other indoor mobile robotics strongly preferred
  • Pittsburgh-based or willing to relocate and work in a hybrid environment