Software / Data Engineer

IGWaterloo, ON, Canada

14 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Software / Data Engineer to play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge agricultural robotics. This is a hybrid role primarily based on-site in Waterloo, with some remote flexibility. From April to September, the role will involve on-site testing at farms across Southern Ontario.

Technical Requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field, along with strong proficiency in :

Programming Languages : Python, C++, C, ROS / ROS2
Computer Vision : OpenCV, PyTorch, YOLO, object detection frameworks
Development Tools : Git, Docker, Linux, CMake
Hardware Interfaces : I2C, UART, CAN, STM32, NVIDIA Jetson
CI / CD & Cloud : AWS, Jenkins

Core Responsibilities :

Autonomous Systems Development

Design and implement computer vision systems for real-time plant health monitoring

Develop object detection and tracking algorithms using frameworks like YOLO

Create and optimize machine learning models for agricultural applications

Implement real-time data processing pipelines on embedded systems

Robotics Software Architecture

Design ROS2-based software architecture for autonomous navigation

Implement sensor fusion algorithms combining camera and other sensor data

Develop and optimize path planning and control algorithms

Create robust error handling and safety systems

Data Pipeline & Processing

Design scalable data collection and processing pipelines

Implement real-time data validation and filtering systems

Create visualization tools for system monitoring and debugging

Develop automated testing frameworks for robotic systems

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology while making a meaningful impact on sustainable agriculture. You’ll be part of an innovative team tackling real-world challenges in agricultural automation.

If you're passionate about robotics, AI, and sustainable farming, we want to hear from you!