Founding Robotics Engineer

Company Description

Uncharted AI, an early-stage embodied AI startup backed by Antler and incubated ARTPARK, IISC develops AI-powered autonomous robotic systems for exploration and mapping in extreme, GPS-denied environments. Our dual-use platform integrates advanced autonomy, multi-sensor fusion, and AI geology models. We serve the mining, defence, and space sectors with applications in mineral discovery, planetary resource prospecting, and disaster response.

Role Description

Are you passionate about robotics and software engineering? Do you thrive on creating robust algorithms and deploying cutting-edge autonomous systems in real-world scenarios?

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Bengaluru for a Founding Robotics Engineer. The Founding Robotics Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing autonomous robotic systems. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting research, developing software, and improving process automation. The engineer will also be responsible for real-time problem-solving and ensuring effective communication within the team.

We offer competitive salaries, a great working environment, and stock options. This is your chance to shape the future of robotics and work alongside a team that values innovation, hands-on expertise, and impact-driven results. If you’re a software-savvy robotics enthusiast eager to take on exciting challenges and make a tangible difference, this is the opportunity for you!

What You Will Get To Do

Algorithm Development

• Design and implement next-generation AI-powered Trustable Robotic Autonomy and Foundation Intelligence. Pioneer risk-aware, uncertainty-driven decision-making architectures that enable autonomous robots to navigate unstructured, high-stakes environments.
• Reimagine planning algorithms, trajectory optimization, and task scheduling as a fusion of probabilistic reasoning, geometric intelligence, and adaptive AI, ensuring precise and reliable robot motion in dynamic environments.
• Develop algorithms to assess environmental conditions and support autonomous decision-making
• Design evaluation frameworks to measure the performance of perception and navigation systems
• Integrate and analyze multi-sensor data to enhance situational awareness and risk assessment
• Create systematic approaches to validate and improve system predictions across diverse operating scenarios
• Collaborate across perception, planning, and controls to develop benchmarks and metrics for system-wide performance

Software Integration and Testing

Hands-On Robotics Deployment

Cross-Team Collaboration

What You Have

What Will Set You Apart