KWAN
Senior Robotics/Perception Engineer
Lisbon
October 5, 2025
Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Robotics/Perception Engineer, to work hybrid in Lisbon, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
- Lead the design and evolution of advanced perception algorithms that enable robots to localize, navigate, and interact autonomously in dynamic environments.
- Act as the technical reference point for the Perception team, setting standards and guiding development across areas such as sensor fusion, computer vision, and SLAM.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing, quality delivery, and scalable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of perception pipelines into the overall robotics platform.
- Be hands-on in building and optimizing algorithms, bringing forward innovative approaches to address emerging challenges.
- Contribute strategically to the company’s mission of becoming the runtime standard for large-scale robotic automation.
Does it sound exciting? Apply now!
What we are looking for
- MSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of professional experience in robotics algorithms, with strong expertise in sensor fusion, computer vision, and SLAM-based localization.
- Proven experience with ROS or other robotics frameworks.
- Strong skills in modern C++ and Python, with practical experience in version control (Git).
- Solid knowledge of perception pipelines from sensor data processing to end-to-end solutions.
- Familiarity with LiDAR-SLAM, PCL, and autonomous navigation systems.
- Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.
- Nice-to-have: background in object detection, semantic segmentation, ML/AI (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV) and simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
- Fluent level of English (mandatory);
- Work model is hybrid in Oeiras (Lisbon), 2-3 times per week in the office.
Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!
What we offer
• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Grab this opportunity, apply now!
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