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Sr. Staff Engineer / Principal Robotics SLAM and Positioning Lead will serve as the technical owner and architect for core localization and mapping services within the Advanced Robotics team. This individual will design and implement a modular, service-oriented stack including calibration, state estimation, localization, map management, and re-localization services. The role involves transitioning algorithm prototypes into production-grade systems that ensure reliability across diverse robots and environments. Key responsibilities include defining API contracts, establishing performance benchmarks, and optimizing algorithms for heterogeneous compute platforms like Qualcomm SoCs. Candidates must possess expertise in C++, multi-sensor fusion, and probabilistic estimation while navigating complex problems such as sensor drift, tracking loss, and fleet-scale operations. The work focuses on the foundational infrastructure of autonomy, navigation, and safety for industrial robots and next-generation humanoids by integrating hardware, software, and cloud-assisted workflows.