Job Title: Autonomous Navigation Software Engineer

Industry: Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Job Description:

We are a fast-growing robotics company focused on developing cutting-edge autonomous systems for real-world applications. We are seeking a skilled Autonomous Navigation Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize real-time navigation algorithms for autonomous ground-based robotic platforms. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with perception, controls, and hardware teams to deploy robust SLAM, path planning, and obstacle avoidance systems in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine real-time autonomous navigation and path planning algorithms.
• Integrate SLAM, localization, and sensor fusion (e.g., LiDAR, GPS, IMU) technologies.
• Conduct testing and simulation in ROS and/or Gazebo environments.
• Collaborate with perception and hardware teams to optimize performance in diverse conditions.
• Support field testing and on-robot deployment with continuous improvement of autonomy stack.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in autonomous navigation, preferably in robotics.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Strong background in algorithms for SLAM, motion planning, and control.
• Hands-on experience with real-time systems and deploying code to embedded or robotic platforms.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

David Hwang