＃124 Robotics Engineer｜Tokyo｜￥5～9M

Company Overview

※This job is available to people living in Japan.

This startup is developing delivery robots. They are working to solve social issues such as labor shortages and improving the efficiency of logistics and on-site operations through delivery robots.
In September 2024, they were selected for NEDO’s Deep Tech Startup Support Program, which provides grants totaling over 2 billion yen.
In Japan, revised Road Traffic Act will come into effect in April 2023, allowing autonomous delivery robots to operate on public roads, making them a world leader in establishing laws allowing robots to operate on public roads.

Job Description

You will develop hardware and software for delivery robots. The autonomous control technology and sensor management essential for safe operation on public roads are particularly challenging, and you will be implementing these technologies.

They are currently working with a major retailer on a commercial delivery demonstration using a fourth-generation prototype (the next generation is a pre-production model). Your primary job will be developing autonomous control using Autoware for outdoor use. Therefore, this will be a hybrid position, where you will reside in Tokyo and commute to the office or on-site as needed. A key feature of this position is that you will develop a small delivery robot as your own in-house product, and be involved in the entire process from development from scratch to social implementation and urban operation.

■ Specific Duties:

– Autonomous control development using Autoware

– Route planning

– Outdoor operation map creation

Requirements

– Experience in development using either C++ or Python.

– Experience in development with ROS2.

– Knowledge of various sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs.

– Fluent level of English

Preferred Requirements

– Degree in Computer Science or Robotics.

– Contributions to open source projects.

– Experience in robotics competitions.

– Experience in production setup for mass manufacturing.

– Experience with autonomous control systems OSS such as Autoware, and　development of autonomous control software.

Benefits

Salary: 5 million to 9 million yen (may be higher depending on experience)
Bonus: None
Salary Increase: Annual
Probationary Period: 3 months
Work Location: Tokyo, Remote Work (Hybrid)
Social Insurance: Full social insurance coverage
Work Hours: Flexible
Holidays: Weekends and public holidays
Average Overtime: 10 to 20 hours
Secondhand Smoking Prevention Measures: No smoking indoors

Selection Process

Selection process: assignment selection, two interviews
Document selection: resume, work history
Interview language: Japanese or English