Perception Software Engineer Job at PolyExplore (San Jose)

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Perception, Deep Learning

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Perception te...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering, robotics, or similar technical field of study
4+ years of experience writing Python software in a production environment - unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc.
Strong theoretical foundation in deep learning techniques for computer vision, with working knowledge of linear algebra, probability, and optimization
Hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models for real-world perception tasks (e.g., detection, segmentation, multi-object tracking)
Proficiency with libraries such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, Numpy, SciPy, OpenCV (Python), etc.
Experience building and integrating tools and infrastructure to optimize model development lifecycle, including but not limited to model versioning, model evaluation, model deployment, etc.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize deep learning models for object detection, segmentation, and tracking using camera and lidar data
Build and maintain data pipelines, training infrastructure, and inference frameworks to support reproducible and scalable model development
Develop tools and metrics for evaluating model performance and ensuring robustness across diverse warehouse environments
Work with third-party annotation vendors to generate high-quality labeled datasets for training and validation

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform

Chef is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Robotics Platform, to help us sc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in computer science, robotics, or equivalent experience
Strong experience and expertise in Linux systems, with at least 4+ years experience building complex software in a Linux environment
Excellent software engineering fundamentals
Experience leading and shipping complex software projects
Understanding of network and time protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, PTP
Knowledge of build systems and tooling, performance optimization, and memory and network profiling

Job Responsibility

Debug and fix difficult low-level systems software problems, e.g. with drivers, networking, Linux configuration
Lead an upgrade of our autonomy software OS and middleware
Investigate load and networking issues and increase performance of our perception and robotics algorithms
Work with manufacturing to develop processes for provisioning robotic systems at scale
Help integrate new robot hardware, sensors, and cameras, and monitor performance
Contribute to overall software architecture design and standards and test and release processes
Champion engineering excellence, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and well-tested code

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching

Fulltime

Autonomy Software Engineer

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field
BS and 1+ or MS and 2+ years of experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems
Experience with Linux and open-source development tools
Experience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level
Experience with both Python and C++
Experience with ROS, DDS or similar robotics middleware
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and contribute across different technical domains

Job Responsibility

Develop software across the stack of an aircraft autonomy system, contributing to lower level embedded systems and higher level autonomy function areas as needed
Implement and integrate algorithms for perception, reasoning, decision making, planning, and execution in support of autonomous airborne operations
Collaborate with domain leads to understand architecture, requirements, and design intent for specific capabilities
Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate autonomy software in relevant environments
Write, test, document and review code according to Merlin’s development standards
Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy

What we offer

health
dental
life
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Generalist

As a Senior Software Engineer, Generalist at Chef Robotics, you'll play a pivota...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of professional experience in software development with demonstrated full-stack capabilities
Proven experience in software development, with a focus on autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with emphasis on object-oriented design and development
Experience with software development tools and frameworks commonly used in robotics and autonomous systems (e.g., ROS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, etc.)
Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, perception algorithms, and other technologies relevant to autonomous robotics operations
Advanced understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies
Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary software projects from conception to deployment
Strong background in system architecture design and cross-functional technical decision-making

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and other software engineers across the tech stack to design, develop, and deploy software solutions for food automation robots
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems that meet the unique challenges of commercial food production environments
Implement algorithms for perception, manipulation, motion planning, and control to enable autonomous food preparation behavior
Work across frontend dashboards, backend APIs, and cloud infrastructure to build comprehensive solutions that integrate with robotics hardware and AI systems
Design and optimize database schemas to support robot operations, telemetry, recipe management, and system analytics
Implement efficient data pipelines between on-device robotics systems and cloud services
Create data access layers and APIs that enable seamless integration across multiple subsystems
Develop real-time data processing systems for robotics telemetry and performance monitoring
Establish data integrity protocols and backup systems across distributed robotics deployments

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation at Chef Robotics, you'll le...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on manipulation
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of both classical and machine/reinforcement learning approaches to robot manipulation
Extensive experience with robotic waypoint generation, path planning, and trajectory optimization
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics software projects
Strong background with common deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Advanced knowledge of manipulation algorithms including grasping, placement, and dexterous manipulation
Experience with force control, impedance control, and compliant manipulation strategies
Understanding of contact dynamics and physics-based manipulation modeling

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and ML/RL-based motion planning and manipulation algorithms that work reliably across thousands of different foods with varying physical properties (stickiness, density, viscosity, texture)
Design and implement novel algorithms to learn ingredient properties on-the-fly and intelligently adapt manipulation parameters in real-time
Develop robust manipulation strategies that can handle edge cases and unexpected ingredient behaviors
Incorporate new sensor data including force control, tactile feedback, and vision systems for enhanced manipulation precision
Develop sensor fusion algorithms that combine multiple data sources for improved manipulation decision-making
Implement real-time feedback loops that adjust manipulation parameters based on sensor input
Design calibration systems for accurate sensor-based manipulation control
Create diagnostic systems to monitor and validate sensor performance during manipulation tasks
Analyze manipulation performance across different ingredients and environmental conditions
Optimize manipulation trajectories and control parameters for maximum throughput while maintaining quality

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test at Chef Robotics, you'll develop co...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development, perception systems, or testing
Expert-level programming skills in Python with advanced software engineering capabilities
Extensive experience with robotics simulation environments (Gazebo, PyBullet, MuJoCo, or similar)
Strong background in computer vision and perception system development and testing
Deep familiarity with robot control systems, motion planning, and real-time robotics software
Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline development and test automation frameworks
Advanced understanding of test automation principles, methodologies, and best practices
Deep understanding of robotics kinematics, dynamics, and control systems with practical testing experience
Extensive experience with computer vision algorithms, image processing, and perception pipeline testing

Job Responsibility

Robotics Test Framework Development
Design and implement automated testing frameworks for robot motion planning and control systems
Develop advanced evaluation frameworks for core robot behaviors over hundreds of scenarios
Develop advanced validation frameworks for real-time control loop performance and stability across diverse operational conditions
Build sophisticated test harnesses for hardware-software integration validation
Architect simulation environments for testing robotic behavior without physical hardware dependencies
Perception System Testing & Validation
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks for computer vision algorithms and perception pipelines
Create automated test suites for object detection, segmentation, and classification in food production environments
Develop validation systems for camera calibration and depth estimation accuracy

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control at Chef Robotics, y...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on planning and control
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of motion planning algorithms including sampling-based, optimization-based, and learning-based approaches
Extensive experience with trajectory optimization, path planning, and trajectory smoothing techniques
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics planning and control projects
Strong background with real-time control systems and feedback control design
Advanced knowledge of robotic motion planning including RRT, PRM, and optimization-based planning methods
Experience with trajectory optimization techniques and numerical optimization methods
Understanding of control theory including PID, model predictive control, and adaptive control strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and learning-based motion planning algorithms for complex food preparation workflows
Design and implement trajectory optimization systems that balance speed, safety, and precision across multi-step recipes
Develop robust path planning algorithms that handle dynamic obstacles and changing kitchen environments
Create adaptive planning systems that can replan in real-time based on changing conditions or recipe modifications
Implement global and local planning strategies for efficient task sequencing and execution
Design and implement advanced control algorithms for precise robot motion during food preparation tasks
Develop real-time control systems that ensure smooth trajectory execution with appropriate safety constraints
Create feedback control loops that adapt to unexpected situations and maintain system stability
Implement model predictive control and other advanced control techniques for optimal performance
Design fail-safe mechanisms and emergency stop procedures for safe operation in commercial environments

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Mapping & Localization

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join o...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

PlusAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in developing large-scale, real-time C++ systems
Strong proficiency in modern C++ and understanding of multi-threading, multiprocessing, and operating systems, e.g. ROS
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Familiarity with large-scale map data pipelines and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD systems, and maintaining production-grade infrastructure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, comfortable operating without direct supervision

Job Responsibility

Design and optimize scalable interfaces for online lane and map representation
Improve cross-module map interfaces to support perception, prediction, and planning pipelines
Develop and enhance systems for large-scale map deployment, including offline map generation, version control, and online tile-based LiDAR map loading
Maintain and evolve the mapping watchdog and event mining systems to monitor system health and anomalies
Enhance the mapping CI system to support robust development and deployment workflows
Optimize performance of offline 3D reconstruction pipelines
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand system-wide dependencies and performance needs across perception, planning, control, simulation, and infrastructure
Work with the operations team to define requirements for data collection, preprocessing, labeling, and validation
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements

Fulltime

Perception Software Engineer

PolyExplore

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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