Senior Software Engineer - Robotics Perception

About TelebortiX

TelebortiX Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is a deep-tech aerospace startup pioneering the next generation of high-altitude, long-range, heavy-payload Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for defense, industrial logistics, and remote operations.

Our indigenous platforms — the BA-150 and BA-75 — combine hybrid propulsion, advanced autonomy, and modular design to enable logistics and reconnaissance missions in extreme and GPS-denied environments. With full-stack in-house development across navigation, controls, perception, and mission autonomy, TelebortiX is among the few companies globally capable of delivering scalable, long-endurance UAV platforms.

We are backed by top-tier defense collaborators and innovation programs, and are rapidly scaling our engineering and flight operations teams.

We are looking for a technical leader who not only possesses deep domain mastery but also excels at system architecture and driving products from concept through to certified deployment.

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Robotics team and drive the development of our next-generation perception systems.

This role is crucial for enabling our autonomous platforms to understand and interact with the physical world accurately.

The ideal candidate has a deep, practical understanding of modern perception algorithms and the ability to translate those insights into product-level, high-performance code . You will be working on core components that blend algorithmic sophistication with real-time performance and robustness.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement highly efficient and robust perception algorithms for our robotic platforms, focusing on real-time performance and accuracy.

Develop, optimize, and maintain core components for Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) .

Implement and refine modules for Object Detection and Tracking in complex, dynamic environments.

Contribute to the development of Behavior Prediction models for agents in the robot's operating space.

Write clean, production-ready code in C++ and Python, ensuring high quality, test coverage, and maintainability.

Optimize perception pipelines for high throughput using GPU architectures (CUDA) and other hardware acceleration techniques.

Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and research scientists to integrate perception solutions into the full system stack.

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and the deployment of features to production.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education : Minimum of a B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. A Master's degree (M.S.) is preferred.

Experience :

4+ years of professional experience in Robotics or Computer Vision for candidates with a B.Tech / B.E.

2+ years of professional experience for candidates with an M.S.

Deep Domain Expertise : Strong theoretical and practical background in a combination of the following : Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) and SLAM, 3D Perception, PCL, and Point Cloud Processing, Object Detection, Tracking, and Segmentation (e.g., using Deep Learning frameworks) , Behavior Prediction and motion planning integration.

Programming Proficiency : Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python .

Performance Optimization : Proven experience with CUDA, OpenCL, or similar GPU programming paradigms for accelerating computational tasks.

Software Development : Experience with version control systems (Git), continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) workflows, and professional software development practices.

Key Tools & Libraries

Robotics Frameworks : Significant experience with ROS / ROS 2 (preferred).

Computer Vision Libraries : Expert knowledge of OpenCV .

Deep Learning Frameworks : Experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow .

Optimization / Linear Algebra : Familiarity with optimization libraries like Ceres Solver or g2o .

Desired (Bonus) Qualifications

Experience deploying perception models to embedded systems or edge devices.

Familiarity with various sensor modalities (e.g., LiDAR, Radar, Stereo Cameras, IMUs).

Prior experience working on safety-critical systems or high-reliability applications.

Knowledge of classical control theory and state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman Filters, Particle Filters).

TelebortiX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a startup building foundational technology, and we recognize that the best innovations stem from diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and veteran status.