Senior Robotics Deployment Engineer

About avatarin Inc.

avatarin was established as a spin-off of ANA Holdings Inc. in 2020 to democratize mobility by opening the door to a world in which anyone can instantly and sustainably transport themselves to a remote destination. avatarin aims to achieve this goal through the development of core technologies that enable real-time teleportation of human presence and skills through robots and other mobility solutions. This new avatarin capability will not only help the world efficiently share its skills but also exponentially expand the spectrum of human interaction data that can be collected from real-world experiences.

avatarin’s flagship product is a mobile, communication AI avatar robot called newme. Deployment of the newme robot is the first step in a larger vision to pioneer an instant, sustainable, and inclusive mobility network to connect people to places and experiences. avatarin has been operating newme robots in aquariums and museums since 2021 and is working to expand deployment to public spaces including airports, hotels, hospitals, government offices, train stations, and retail stores in Japan and around the world.

■Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Robotics Deployment Engineer with proven experience deploying autonomous robots in real-world production environments. You will drive the production readiness and reliability of our newme mobile robot, focusing on autonomous navigation, localization, docking, safety and overall system integration.

Your primary responsibility will be to identify and mitigate deployment risks, resolve system-level reliability issues and establish robust testing and validation processes to ensure successful customer deployments.

As a hands-on senior engineer, you will also contribute to ROS2 software development, troubleshooting and system improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and improve overall system reliability.

■Responsibilities

• Lead the integration, testing, validation and deployment of autonomous robotic systems in real-world environments.
• Drive production readiness by identifying technical and operational risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Improve system reliability, stability and performance across navigation, localization, docking, safety and other robotic subsystems.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Establish and improve testing procedures, deployment processes and validation criteria to ensure reliable robot operations.
• Contribute to the development, integration and optimization of ROS2-based robotics software and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful production deployments.

■Must-have skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field closely related to Computer Science or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in robotics engineering or deployment, including successful real-world robotic deployments.
• Strong hands-on experience with ROS2 and Linux, with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or Go.
• Solid understanding of robotics navigation, localization, sensors, motion control and system integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across hardware, software and communication systems.
• Ability to independently identify technical risks, take ownership of problems and drive them to resolution.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

■Nice to have

• Proven experience taking robots from prototype to reliable, sustained production operation.
• Experience with multi-robot deployments, fleet management, remote monitoring and diagnostics.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD and robotics release management.
• Experience deploying robots in dynamic, customer-facing environments such as airports, hospitals, or commercial facilities.
• Experience establishing deployment best practices, reliability standards and operational procedures for production robotic systems.

■Selection Processes

• Personality test（25min)
• Skill test (90min)
• 1st interview with HR (45min)
• Deep Dive Technical Interview (90min)
• Final Interview (60min)

Working Conditions

• Flex working schedule 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (Between 07:00 to 22:00)
• 2 days/week remote work (Expansion up to 4 days based on performance)
• Long holiday policy (up to 1 month continuously)
• Monthly/Quarterly company sponsored Team Lunch/Dinner events
• Company wide recreational events (arranged lunches, BBQs, training camps, etc.)
• Fully English-speaking work environment (Technology team)

【avatarin benefit program】

• 15 days paid leave yearly (cumulative up to 2 years)
• Commuter allowance between company and closest home station.
• Housing allowance of 30,000yen/month (within a 5 km radius from company).
• Child allowance of 10,000yen/child/month (up to 2 children & 14 years of age)
• Learning Development Credit Program up to 30,000 yen/year (must be career growth-related)
• Late-night work allowance after 10pm.
• Health, Pension, Employment insurance (50:50 Employee:Company commitment)
• Maternity/Paternity leave (Up to 1 year, after 1 year employment)