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Brady Pomerleau

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-07:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since October 25, 2022

Brady has three years of experience as a Software Engineer. His experience is predominantly in embedded firmware in C/C++. He also has significant experience with CICD, GitLab, Docker and scripting for test automation and Python. Brady has some experience with networking with Cisco, Type I Hypervisors and full-stack development in Apache, Flask, Go, Bootstrap.

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Marshall Floyd

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-07:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 7, 2024

Marshall has over 10 years of experience in gait design, simulation, robotic design, and leading robotics projects. With a PhD in robotics, he's intimately familiar with robotics motion, including kinematics and forward and inverse system dynamics using fundamental equations and simulation software. Marshall is also confident in controls, software, mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic systems, always considering the big picture and implementing detailed groundwork to make solutions happen.

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Owen L Brown

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since April 6, 2020

Owen is an experienced software/firmware architect and engineer. He has 20+ years of experience developing automation and control systems with an emphasis on mobile app integration using BLE, WiFi, and cellular for consumer IoT and IIoT. He's also the author of an iOS, BLE, and PIC book and writes tutorials on RayWenderlich.com. Owen enjoys IoT and wireless control projects, from large industrial equipment to handheld devices. He specializes in cross-platform, turn-key product development.

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Avinash Satish Nair

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-06:00
Mexico
Toptal Member Since August 20, 2019

Avinash is an expert in C++ and a passionate engineer with experience working on autonomy, robotics, and computer vision projects. His most recent engagement involved leading the development of an entire multi-domain technology stack as the co-founder of a startup in the aviation sector. Avinash has worked in roles that include working on self-driving cars, autonomous delivery robots, and vision-based automation solutions for the test and measurement industry.

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Ahmed Saber

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 30, 2021

Ahmed is an accomplished computer engineer with years of experience in diverse technologies applied across all platforms, from microcontrollers to supercomputers. He focuses on computer vision and image processing to help machines become more intelligent using their eyes. Ahmed is equally capable of working in teams and delivering directly; he learns fast, communicates well, and welcomes challenges.

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Mikayel Samvelyan

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since May 1, 2018

With a master's degree from the University of Oxford, Mikayel is a machine learning expert and data scientist specializing in natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. He has substantial experience in research and development of deep learning solutions and has worked at such companies as Reddit, Mentor, and USC. Mikayel has co-authored several scientific publications at leading machine learning conferences.

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Vince Jankovics

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since October 18, 2018

Vince is an AI solutions architect who builds autonomous AI agents and intelligent systems that handle complex business processes end-to-end. With deep expertise in machine learning and enterprise automation, he designs production-ready AI solutions that replace manual workflows with self-operating systems capable of data processing, analysis, automated decision-making, and execution.

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Denis Nikitin

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+01:00
France
Toptal Member Since July 17, 2018

Denis is a scientific software developer with a strong mathematical background and over a decade of experience in robotics. He specializes in simulation, navigation, estimation, and control tasks, as well as in artificial intelligence paradigms, computer vision, and numerical analysis. He's developed several navigation and computer-vision algorithms and now is pursuing a Ph.D. in applied mathematics in control theory of networks.

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Peter Papai

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since June 4, 2020

With a PhD in physics, Peter is a developer working in the field of data science. He has five years of full-time experience working on big data projects at a large internet company. Peter has formulated business goals and designed, prototyped, productized, and A/B-tested machine learning algorithms in several areas. His insights gleaned from data have helped stakeholders make impactful business decisions.

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Po-Chun Yu

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+09:00
Japan
Toptal Member Since August 20, 2021

Po Chun is a C# .NET Core back-end developer with 5+ years of experience. He's developed a data collection tool with intuitive UI for capacitive fingerprint devices, led robotic arm control software development, and created a production server that improved data latency from one day to three minutes. He is comfortable leading teams, completes in-depth debugging and factory end testing, and believes that rapid delivery with continuous client updates is the key to building a great product.

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Matthew Rowan

Freelance Robotics Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since August 30, 2018

From studying AI and vision processing at university to a 20-year career in software development, Matthew has amassed a vast range of full-stack experience and product management expertise that he has also applied to his own startup. He started out developing with Cobol, Java, and Oracle before moving on to the Microsoft .NET stack. Regardless of the project, Matthew knows how to balance technical know-how and business needs.

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A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right robotics engineer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new robotics engineer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire robotics engineers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your robotics engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right robotics engineer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect robotics engineers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our robotics engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire robotics engineers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched robotics engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire robotics engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a robotics engineer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our robotics engineers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your robotics engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another robotics engineer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Our talent are thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

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    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.

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