Perception Systems Engineer Job at Boston Dynamics (Waltham)

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! We’re looking for a Sr Systems Engineer ...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

151200.00 - 204600.00 USD / Year

Amazon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience developing requirements and system architectures for perception systems in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace applications
Strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications
Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into detailed system specifications
Experience with regulatory certification processes (FAA or similar) is highly valuable
Exceptional analytical thinking and technical documentation skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines
6+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience

Job Responsibility

Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for our vision-based perception systems
Bridge the gap between perception algorithms (computer vision, radar processing, ML) and their integration with the broader flight control and autonomy stack
Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ML engineers, computer vision specialists, hardware engineers) to design and validate perception system architectures
Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements
Drive continuous improvement in how we develop and certify perception systems for autonomous flight

What we offer

sign-on payments
restricted stock units (RSUs)
health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave

Advanced Research Engineer (AI & Perception Engineer)

We’re looking for a Junior AI & Perception Engineer to join our growing team—som...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

43000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Manufacturing Technology Centre

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with Python (OpenCV preferred)
Exposure to C# (WPF) and C++
Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and data-driven systems
Strong mathematical foundation (e.g. linear algebra, geometry)
Awareness of autonomous systems and sensing technologies
Ability to translate technical requirements into development tasks

Job Responsibility

Developing and testing computer vision and image processing algorithms
Working with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, cameras) for perception tasks
Supporting development in Python, C++ and C# (WPF) for backend and UI tools
Assisting with navigation algorithms and localisation data processing
Optimising and documenting algorithms
Supporting requirements gathering and system design
Contributing to system architectures and integration plans
Helping define data flows and interfaces across software and hardware
Assisting with system testing, debugging and validation activities

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Excellent Pension Scheme
Flexible Working
Work on cutting-edge AI and autonomous technologies
Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
Access to industry-leading projects and real-world applications
Strong employee benefits
Excellent opportunity to grow into a systems or AI specialist role

Fulltime

Staff Sensor Systems Engineer

General Motors is developing hands-off and eyes-off autonomous driving systems i...

Location

United States , Austin; Sunnyvale

Salary:

189300.00 - 290700.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or hardware-intensive product development
Experience working with sensing systems (camera, radar, lidar, or similar) and their usage and integration into vehicles
Experience leading system architecture, integration, and cross-domain technical initiatives
Strong expertise in requirements development, interface definition, integration, and validation
Technical depth in signal processing, link analysis, or ML across at least one relevant sensing modality
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive technical alignment across teams
Experience with Matlab, Python, or other language to support data analysis and analysis tooling development

Job Responsibility

Lead system level trades and requirement decomposition, definition, and integration requirements of autonomous sensor systems, including cameras, radar, and lidar
Provide detailed technical analysis from component level to system for autonomous vehicle sensing functions across performance, latency, data integrity, synchronization, and hardware/software interaction
Translate autonomy and product intent into system architectures, functional decompositions, and requirements
Work closely with software platform teams, vehicle integration, hardware teams, perception, and validation teams to manage complex interdependencies and drive forward progress
Ensure system designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and performance requirements relevant to autonomous vehicle operation
Drive continuous improvement in sensing system performance, robustness, diagnostics, integration, and cost
Clearly document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables

What we offer

Medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Perception & Embodied AI

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-ce...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

170600.00 - 261300.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of professional experience with a focus on Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and Perception in a production environment
Deep hands-on experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow) for training, experimentation, and debugging complex DNNs
Proven experience working with and fusing data from multiple sensor modalities (Camera, LiDAR, and/or Radar)
Practical experience deploying and optimizing ML models for resource-constrained, real-time embedded systems
Demonstrated ability to drive model improvements through large-scale data analysis, error logging, and data curation

Job Responsibility

End-to-End Model Lifecycle: Own the design, training, validation, and deployment of deep learning models for core perception tasks such as: 3D Object Detection and Tracking (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists)
Real-time map detection of the drivable world (lanes, road boundaries, traffic signs)
Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion (Camera, LiDAR, Radar)
Production Pipeline: Build and scale the ML training infrastructure, including data mining and loading, multi-stage training and evaluation, to streamline model development
Performance Optimization: Improve model performance through data iterations, parameter tunings, training strategy and architecture updates to produce reliable models that meet and the strict real-time, low-latency requirements on the vehicle's embedded hardware
Model Debugging: Conduct rigorous, data-driven analysis to identify, debug, and resolve performance degradations and failures, specifically targeting long-tail and adversarial scenarios (e.g., adverse weather, sensor noise, occlusions)
Metric Definition: Define and implement robust model-level metrics to aid model development
System Integration: Work closely with the Safety, Systems, and other engineering functions to integrate Perception outputs

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Engineer-Perception

We're looking for an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to join the Stretch Wo...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
PhD is a plus
5+ years’ of experience as a Software Engineer or relevant role, designing and delivering complex perception systems
Expert-level C++ software development skills, including deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization
Demonstrated expertise in classical perception of concepts like state estimation, sensor fusion, and object modeling
Experience working with large-scale systems and complex codebases
Hands-on experience with robots, including testing, debugging, and deployment in real-world scenarios
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Job Responsibility

Design and implement advanced classical perception algorithms to solve complex problems on our robots, with a strong emphasis on real-world reliability and performance
Lead the architecture and development of large-scale systems within our perception stack, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and maintainable
Write clean, efficient, and testable C++ code, serving as a technical leader and establishing best practices for the team
Collaborate closely with other teams, acting as a subject matter expert in perception and a technical leader for cross-functional initiatives
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth and contributing to a strong engineering culture

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer - Perception and Safety R&D

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Perception and Safety R&D Team, you will joi...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in software development
Deep experience designing and developing robust data frameworks and scalable pipelines
Proven experience developing and deploying production code and working in large, complex codebases
Some experience working with machine learning and/or realtime perception systems, especially with large datasets, system-level metrics, and data curation tooling
History of leading technical efforts through planning, architecture, development, testing
Experience of working in small, interdisciplinary teams

Job Responsibility

Engineer robust data pipelines, perception system evaluation frameworks, and cloud integrations for machine learning and tracking metrics
Design and build dataset querying, logging, metrics, and curation functionality to enable building and leveraging vast datasets of perceptual safety data
Scale systems that track the quality and safeness of the perception system as we work to bring prototype robotic safety system into initial deployments
Own the full software development lifecycle, from requirements specification to deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring code quality and system reliability
Work closely with a small team to design and prototype new product features which enable our robots to operate safely around humans

Fulltime

Principal Perception Engineer

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an early-stage company at th...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

Not provided

Nondestructive & Visual Inspection

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing vision solutions for robotic or automation applications
Experience working with pixels, low-level statistical features and filter responses, and higher-level representations (feature descriptors, embeddings)
Strong programming skills (10+ years of professional experience with Python, Rust, C++ or a similar language)
Experience implementing algorithms (statistical, ML, DL) for applications such as object detection, tracking, classification, scene segmentation, or SLAM
Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch) and computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, CUDA)
Familiarity with various depth sensing modalities (e.g., LiDAR, stereo vision, time-of-flight) and sensor fusion
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States legally

Job Responsibility

Design and implement robust, efficient, and well-tested perception algorithms for real-world scenarios
Integrate classical and ML image processing algorithms for classification, depth sensing, and 3D reconstruction
Select optimal sensors (e.g., LIDARs, time-of-flight cameras, stereo vision) for various applications
Create AI and ML models to enhance object detection, classification, and tracking capabilities
Utilize deep learning techniques to improve system accuracy and efficiency
Conduct extensive testing, validation, and calibration to ensure system accuracy and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, system, mechatronic, software and software quality assurance engineers, and domain experts

What we offer

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Staff Systems Engineer

Cyngn is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architec...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

187000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics, vehicles, industrial automation, autonomy)
Strong experience translating product-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans
Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56 and related AMR / industrial vehicle safety frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems, including: Encoders (incremental, absolute), Angle and position sensors, Temperature sensors, & Current and voltage sensing
Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation, including: Motor commutation concepts (e.g., BLDC, PMSM), Feedback and control considerations, Fault detection and protection
Experience defining interfaces between sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, and higher-level compute
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document and review complex system behavior
Comfortable working on-site 5 days per week in Mountain View, CA

Job Responsibility

Translate L0/L1 product requirements and user stories into complete, unambiguous, and testable system and subsystem specifications (L2+)
Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, including: Sensors (perception and low-level feedback), Compute and embedded controllers, Power distribution and protection, & Actuation and drive systems
Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains
Develop system-level verification and validation plans, including test strategies, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail definitions aligned with the systems engineering V-model
Lead technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architectural decisions with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability
Act as the systems engineering point of contact for industrial safety certification, ensuring system requirements and test plans support compliance
Collaborate with product management, safety engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to ensure aligned execution
Drive cross-functional design reviews, requirements reviews, and system readiness milestones
Support integration, debugging, and validation of vehicle and robotic systems during development and deployment phases
Incorporate industrial safety requirements into system architecture, requirements, and test planning

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
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

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