We are looking for a Senior Robotics/Perception Engineer, to work hybrid in Lisbon, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
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About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
- Lead the design and evolution of advanced perception algorithms that enable robots to localize, navigate, and interact autonomously in dynamic environments.
- Act as the technical reference point for the Perception team, setting standards and guiding development across areas such as sensor fusion, computer vision, and SLAM.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing, quality delivery, and scalable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of perception pipelines into the overall robotics platform.
- Be hands-on in building and optimizing algorithms, bringing forward innovative approaches to address emerging challenges.
- Contribute strategically to the company’s mission of becoming the runtime standard for large-scale robotic automation.
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What we are looking for
- MSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of professional experience in robotics algorithms, with strong expertise in sensor fusion, computer vision, and SLAM-based localization.
- Proven experience with ROS or other robotics frameworks.
- Strong skills in modern C++ and Python, with practical experience in version control (Git).
- Solid knowledge of perception pipelines from sensor data processing to end-to-end solutions.
- Familiarity with LiDAR-SLAM, PCL, and autonomous navigation systems.
- Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.
- Nice-to-have: background in object detection, semantic segmentation, ML/AI (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV) and simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
- Fluent level of English (mandatory);
- Work model is hybrid in Oeiras (Lisbon), 2-3 times per week in the office
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What we offer
- A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
- A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
- An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
- A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
- A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
- Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
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