NavVis

Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D)

Munich Hybrid (NavVis GmbH) Full-time Hybrid
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<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://3339696.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3339696/greenhouse_hero.jpg" alt="" width="900"></p></div><h3>OUR VISION</h3>

<p>When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in.</p>

<p>That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future. To forge something new. Physical or digital, there is only one reality. And it’s the reality NavVis empowers people to build better. </p>

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<h3>THE OPPORTUNITY</h3>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Are you an experienced software engineer who has worked hands-on with SLAM algorithms in a professional environment?</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Join our Mapping & Perception team and contribute your expertise to the development and improvement of the SLAM algorithms powering our mobile mapping systems.</p>

<p>You'll work on real-world challenges involving sensor data, localization, mapping accuracy, and algorithm robustness, helping us continuously improve the performance of our mapping technology.</p>

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<h3>HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT</h3>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Development of SLAM algorithms at the core of our mapping devices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Systematic evaluation of accuracy, robustness and the performance of algorithms and sensors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">The processing pipeline from raw sensor data to the generation of point clouds and maps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Continuous improvement of automated tests and automated delivery of software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

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<h3>WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE ROLE</h3>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A Master's degree or PhD in computer science or a similar field, ideally with a specialization in robotics and / or Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Hands-on professional experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving SLAM algorithms, ideally in robotics, autonomous systems, or mobile mapping.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">3–5 years of professional software engineering experience</span><span data-contrast="none">, with strong modern C++ and Python skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Practical experience working with SLAM-related challenges such as localization, mapping, sensor fusion, or trajectory estimation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of geometric algorithms, optimization, and the mathematical foundations behind SLAM, with experience applying these concepts to real-world problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A systematic, data-driven approach to evaluating algorithm accuracy, robustness, and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">You are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":180,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Creative thinker and a strong problem solver.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A great communicator and team player.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Structured and self-managed in your way of working.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<ul>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Fluent in English.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>

</ul>

<p> </p>

<h3>HOW WE WILL KNOW WE ARE A PERFECT MATCH</h3>

<p>Your recruiting partner for this role is Rina (she/her). You can expect to go through a screening call, and up to 4 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.</p>

<p> </p>

<h3>HOW WE WILL KEEP YOU SMILING</h3>

<ul>

<li>It's important to take a break from work! We offer 30 days of paid time off per year</li>

<li>Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy</li>

<li>Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport</li>

<li>We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!</li>

<li>We offer full visa and relocation support for international candidates</li>

<li>An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility</li>

<li>A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring</li>

<li>Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus </li>

<li>Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!</li>

</ul>

<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>

<h3 class="detail-block-title">ABOUT US</h3>

<div class="detail-block-description">

<p> </p>

<div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">NavVis is a technologically-focused, global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. Prominent manufacturers and laser scanning professionals around the world trust our ground-breaking technology, designed to capture and share the built environment as photorealistic digital twins. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, we’re helping organizations make smarter decisions and build more efficient, connected operations.</div>

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<div>With over 300 people from around 60 nationalities and offices around the globe, we’re proud to be a truly international and diverse place to work. As a scaling company, we bring together the agility, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup with the professionalism and reliability of an established enterprise — offering our team the best of both worlds.</div>

<div> </div>

<div>You’ll be part of an open culture that values trust, collaboration, and transparency. We are proud of our environment where diverse talent can thrive and where feedback fosters individual growth and development. Do you share our passion for disruptive technology and want to be part of our dynamic journey? At NavVis, you’ll own your projects, bring innovative ideas to life, and have real opportunities to grow your career and be recognized for your impact.</div>

<div> </div>

<strong>We derive our strength from our diversity.</strong>

<p>NavVis’ unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of any of these, or other identities, and strongly encourage everyone to apply.</p>

<p><strong>Together with you, we build NavVis!</strong></p>

<p>If you need assistance at any stage of the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to your recruiting partner(s) for this position.</p>

</div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) role at NavVis involve?

The Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) position at NavVis in Munich Hybrid (NavVis GmbH) is a full-time role. <div class="content-intro"><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://3339696.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3339696/greenhousehero.jpg" alt="" width="900"></p></div><h3>OUR VISION</h3> <p>When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in.</p> <p>That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future.

What skills are required for Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) at NavVis?

Key skills for this role include: Python, GO, Rust, C++, .Net, RDS, Git.

What is the salary for Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) at NavVis?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) position at NavVis remote or on-site?

This position is Hybrid. Expect a combination of office and remote work, typically based in Munich Hybrid (NavVis GmbH).

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About This Role

Software Engineer SLAM (F/M/D) at NavVis is a full-time engineering position in Munich Hybrid (NavVis GmbH). Key skills include Python, GO, Rust, C++, .Net, RDS, Git. Education: Doctorate preferred. Experience: 3+ years.

This role is classified as hybrid and is suitable for mid level-level professionals. Ghost Score 5/100 (Fresh) indicates this listing is very likely active and recently refreshed.

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