About Akara
At Akara, we believe that robotics and AI will change the future of healthcare. Our mission is to reduce hospital infections and boost service capacity through the innovative use of robotics, infrastructure, and AI technologies. We develop robotics and related technology from the ground up, encompassing mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, software development, system integration, and support.
Akara is backed by Ireland's top VCs and the European Commission, and we recently took part in the Techstars LA accelerator program. We’re a fast-paced, growing startup, deploying robots across the UK, Ireland, and the US.
At Akara, we’re passionate about our company culture. We strive to ensure that members of the Akara team feel empowered and have a sense of ownership over their work, while also enjoying the experience of working alongside like-minded people who love robotics!
About the Role
We are offering a full-time role based in Dublin with the option to work from home when required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing motion planning algorithms and systems for Akara’s UV disinfection robots. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, test, and deploy navigation systems that enable our robots to operate in complex and dynamic hospital environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Development, optimization, and implementation of state-of-the-art path planning algorithms for Akara’s robots.
- Oversee the development of localization techniques using multiple sensors: IMU, laser, cameras, odometry.
- Conduct simulation and real-world testing to validate navigation systems.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of navigation systems.
Requirements
- Holds a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Control, or Robotics.
- 5+ years of experience implementing, testing, and deploying navigation systems on robots.
- Strong knowledge of SLAM and path planning algorithms.
- Good knowledge of and experience working with ROS2 and Nav2.
- Strong DevOps, Linux, and coding abilities (Python, C++).
- Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
- Good communication skills (English).
We Offer
- Start-up atmosphere in a fast-growing and rapidly evolving company.
- The chance to make your mark in a scaling company.
- Flexible working hours.
- Competitive salary and matched pension contribution.
- Option to travel and attend conferences.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin 8, CO. Dublin
