VP Autonomy

This role leads the autonomy strategy and engineering teams for a flying robotics platform, covering SLAM, navigation, mapping, and spatial AI.

Tasks

• Define and drive the strategic vision for the autonomy stack across SLAM, navigation, mapping, and spatial AI
• Lead and grow the autonomy team, establishing governance, accountabilities, and processes
• Own delivery, deployment, and maintenance of the autonomy stack across hardware platforms
• Ensure system-level trade-offs across hardware, sensors, software, cloud platforms, and autonomy
• Oversee autonomy system risk management, verification and validation across simulation and flight testing
• Set team priorities and allocate resources to match roadmap commitments
• Hire, develop, and retain engineering talent, providing coaching and feedback

Profile

• Master's or PhD degree in Robotics or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems
• Engineering leadership and team management experience
• Deep expertise in one or more areas such as SLAM, VIO, path planning, 3D mapping, or AI perception
• Proven track record of deploying autonomy on real hardware shipped to customers
• Professional fluency in English; French is a plus

Offer

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
• Option to work remotely up to 2 days per week

Company

Robotics

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