Robotics Engineer- Stretch Perception
Location
Waltham, MA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$116,000 - $150,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-14
Responsibilities
- Implement and refine perception algorithms for real-world sensing challenges.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex perception issues using data-driven approaches.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for real-time performance on hardware.
- Integrate multimodal sensor data for robust environmental representations.
- Develop and maintain testing infrastructure and visualization tools for perception modules.
- Analyze field data and performance metrics to improve models and algorithms.
- Collaborate with navigation and manipulation teams to deliver cohesive products.
Job Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of professional experience or relevant project/internship experience.
- Proficiency in modern C++ and understanding of software development best practices.
- Strong grasp of robotics concepts like state estimation, image processing, and neural networks.
- Problem-solving skills, especially in debugging sensor streams and telemetry.
- Experience working with physical hardware or sensors.
- Ability to explain technical trade-offs and collaborate effectively with teams.
