The Opportunity

The role of Research Projects staff in CSIRO is to collaborate in scientific and technological activities with other research staff usually by assisting with detailed planning, undertaking or assisting with experimental, observational, or technology development work, and in carrying out the more practical aspects of the work. At senior levels, Research Projects staff may be involved in providing consulting services, science and technology management and/or industry liaison.

This position is for a senior level software engineer to design and develop software in the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Group. The role will focus on the research and development of new capabilities and improvements to CSIRO’s Wildcat SLAM 3D mapping and localisation software platform.

Your duties will include:

• Researching, adapting, and implementing algorithms for the Wildcat platform that provide new and enhanced capabilities, functionality, and performance 
• Gathering and synthesising technical requirements from internal and external stakeholders to inform development planning
• Working closely with the engineering team to implement test and enhance algorithms within the platform framework
• Providing technical assistance to internal and external users where deeper technical understanding is required to resolve issues or queries
• Staying up to date with the latest SLAM research, trends, and results in academia and industry and identifying opportunities to adopt and adapt approaches for the Wildcat platform
• Contributing to relevant scientific and technical publications

Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Salary: AU$121,455 - AU$142,321 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 90989

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

• Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in software engineering or similar
• Demonstrated experience developing and testing high performance SLAM algorithms
• Strong C++ development skills 

Desirable:

• Track record of research publication on SLAM
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues with limited information
• Experience developing within software frameworks
• Hands-on experience with field-testing and data gathering

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

12th March 2023, 11:00pm AEST