Robotics Engineer (Algorithms & Software)

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate robotics algorithms and ML-based systems for perception, state estimation, planning, and control
• Integrate multi-sensor perception outputs (camera, LiDAR, IMU) into autonomy and decision-making stacks
• Build and maintain robot software stacks for diverse platforms (AMR, arm, quadruped, humanoid)
• Implement and tune algorithms for localization, mapping, and sensor fusion; motion planning and trajectory optimization
• Deploy and optimize robotics software on embedded and edge compute platforms
• Debug system-level autonomy issues spanning sensors, algorithms, and software interactions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in robotics algorithms, autonomy, or robotics software engineering
• Strong foundation in core robotics algorithms (state estimation, sensor fusion, motion planning, localization, mapping)
• Strong software engineering skills in C++ and/or Python
• Experience deploying robotics algorithms on real robotic platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS / ROS 2 and modern robotics middleware
• Background in learning-based robotics, reinforcement learning, or imitation learning
• Experience integrating ML models into real-time robotic systems
• Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Mujoco, etc.)
• Experience working across multiple robot morphologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy

About the Company

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation.