About the Role
Contoro Robotics is seeking a seasoned Senior Robotics Engineer specializing in perception and sensor fusion to drive our next generation of autonomous capabilities from prototype to production. This role involves developing cutting-edge autonomous truck unloading solutions for warehouse automation.
Responsibilities
- Detect and estimate 6-DoF poses and 3D dimensions of rigid objects under occlusion and challenging lighting.
- Integrate and synchronize multi-modal sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, radar/ultrasonic).
- Perform extrinsic/intrinsic calibration techniques (hand-eye, LiDAR–camera alignment).
- Implement lightweight localization methods (e.g., point-cloud registration, marker-based or feature-map alignment) within constrained, repetitive environments like shipping containers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in robotics perception and sensor fusion.
- At least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Proficient in C++ (modern standards), Python, and ROS 1/ROS 2.
- Hands-on with industrial 3D cameras, LiDARs, IMUs, radar sensors, and synchronized data acquisition.
- Deep understanding of multi-sensor calibration techniques (e.g., hand-eye, LiDAR–camera extrinsics).
- Strong background in both deep-learning (e.g. YOLO, Mask R-CNN) and classical vision (feature matching, PnP, RANSAC) toolchains.
- Proficiency with OpenCV, PCL, Open3D for real-time image and point-cloud processing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication—capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Exposure to SLAM-lite or marker-based mapping approaches (AprilTags, ArUco).
- Prior work with cloud-based monitoring/logging (AWS RoboMaker, Azure IoT).
Skills
- Robotics Perception
- Sensor Fusion
- C++
- Python
- ROS 1/ROS 2
- 3D Cameras
- LiDAR
- IMUs
- Radar Sensors
- Data Acquisition
- Multi-sensor Calibration
- Deep Learning
- Classical Vision
- OpenCV
- PCL
- Open3D
- SLAM-lite
- Marker-based Mapping
- AWS RoboMaker
- Azure IoT
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field/equivalent industry experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and equity options
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental
- 401k match
- Health & wellness program
- Continuous education
- Free Office Snacks
- Flexible Work hours
- Entertainment Area (ping pong)
- Pet friendly office
- Employee Recognition Program (nectarHR)
About the Company
- Contoro Robotics is revolutionizing warehouse automation with cutting-edge robotics.
- Our mission is to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions.
- We are transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology.
- Our team consists of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics.
- We are a fast-growing startup.
