Senior Robotics Algorithm Engineer

iRobot
Full-time Shanghai, Shanghai Engineers
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Job Description

Introduction

Key Responsibilities
1.Lead the development of robotic navigation logic for floor cleaning robots, including zone partitioning, full-coverage cleaning, edge following, obstacle avoidance, and recovery from stuck scenarios.
2. Optimize the planning and control architecture to enhance system robustness and efficiency.
3. Design and implement global/local path planning (e.g., A*, D*, Jump Point Search) and motion control algorithms (PID, pure pursuit) for real-world deployment.
4. Develop simulation tools and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate algorithm performance.
5. Create and maintain technical documentation for algorithm design and implementation.

Requirements

Core Competencies:

  • Proficient in ​C++/Python with clean coding practices and experience in ​ROS/ROS2 middleware.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ​path planning algorithms: A*, D*, JPS, Coverage Path Planning (CPP), Dynamic Win...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Shanghai, China
    Posted: March 02, 2026
    Deadline: April 11, 2026