Robot Perception Engineer - Smart Robotics
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$160,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-29
Responsibilities
- Develop computer vision and deep learning algorithms for visual inspection and navigation tasks.
- Design data capture strategies and train/fine-tune models for inspection and navigation.
- Build and maintain data pipelines and MLOps workflows for model training and evaluation.
- Collaborate with Mechanical engineers for optimal imaging configurations.
- Optimize model inference for GPU deployment using relevant frameworks.
- Ensure production reliability of perception solutions and support deployment with field teams.
Job Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 1–3 years in computer vision/ML.
- Strong Python skills with experience in PyTorch or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with image acquisition, camera systems, and sensor integration.
- Solid understanding of imaging systems and basic electronics for vision systems.
- Familiarity with 3D geometry and pose estimation.
- Experience with GPU inference optimization and industrial camera standards is a plus.
- Exposure to robotics/vision topics and manufacturing/quality systems is desirable.
