About Avidbots:
Avidbots is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.
Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.
Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work® consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021).
About this role:
Avidbots is looking for a Perception Engineering Manager to lead an innovative team of software developers to deliver superior autonomy features for our robots. The Perception team at Avidbots builds software that enables our robots to perceive, understand and interact safely with their environment. Our ideal candidate has a proven track record in production-scale software development and experience in the use of sensor data for perception and computer vision applications. You are a self-driven leader who models a strong commitment to excellence and has a passion for guiding and empowering high performing teams.
Reporting to Senior Director, Robot Autonomy, you will work closely with cross-functional teams in R&D to develop state-of-the-art perception software and systems for our fleet of autonomous robots. This role is critical in enabling our next generation products and supporting our mission to revolutionize the cleaning industry with cutting-edge robotic solutions.
This is a hybrid role based out of our Kitchener office several days per week
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***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer
Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.
Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.