Robot Perception Engineer Job at Tutor Intelligence (Watertown)

Senior Robotics Perception Engineer

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical background. BS or MS with at least 5 years industry experience, or PhD with at least 3 years of academic or industry experience, in building state estimation and sensor fusion systems
Domain Expertise in sensor fusion, state estimation, Kalman filtering, particle filtering, multi-object tracking, deep learning, learned scene estimation, behavior prediction
Skilled in C++ with strong problem-solving skills
Strong software engineering skills and experience building high-reliability deployed applications
Solid understanding of metrics, data analysis, and scientific evaluation
A team player
Ability to build and iterate quickly
Hands on
Curious
Flexible

Job Responsibility

Lead efforts to advance learned scene estimation solutions in the Kodiak Driver
Use principled approaches for fusing information from multiple modalities (camera, radar, lidar, thermal, and IMU) to improve perception performance
Improve multi-target tracking performance including track initiation, measurement to track association, and track state maintenance
Develop novel algorithms to incorporate noisy measurements to construct a solid foundational understanding of the world
Develop tooling, metrics, and visualization to advance sensor fusion performance
Embody innovation and collaboration
Think creatively and resourcefully to solve problems

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Fulltime

Principal Perception Engineer

As Principal Perception Engineer at Dexory, you will be responsible for the desi...

Location

United Kingdom , Wallingford

Salary:

Not provided

Dexory Using

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in developing and implementing perception systems for real-time data capture and analysis
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++
Experience with frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 and associated systems and tools
Familiarity with perception-related libraries and tools, including OpenCV, PCL (Point Cloud Library), Open3D, OpenVDB, and TensorFlow/PyTorch
Experience with handling and processing large datasets, with a particular focus on edge processing
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Job Responsibility

Designing and implementing high-performance systems for data collection and processing using 3D LiDARs, cameras, and other sensors
Leading and mentoring a small perception team, fostering collaboration and innovation
Implementing efficient data pipelines for processing large-scale sensor datasets in real-time
Identifying and integrating new technologies to improve system performance and reliability
Building efficient and effective debugging and support tools to allow analysis of our data capture capabilities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including ROS/robotics engineers, to ensure seamless integration of perception capabilities into our warehouse integrity platform
Staying updated with the latest advancements in perception and data capture technologies, contributing to Dexory’s technical roadmap

What we offer

Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
Life insurance
Income protection
Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
25 holidays per year
Full meals onsite in Wallingford
Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office

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 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

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 Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer with deep expertise in...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

145000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

PlusAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. or Masters in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Ph.D. new grad or Masters + 3 years industry experience
Proficiency in Python and experience building deep learning pipelines
Strong expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Proven experience with LiDAR-based 3D perception and BEV representation models
Deep understanding of multimodal sensor fusion architectures and techniques
Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, and radar modalities and their synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines
Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs
Benchmark perception models using large-scale datasets and well-defined quantitative metrics
Collaborate cross-functionally with research, data, and deployment engineers to refine models and support real-world applications
Maintain a strong focus on performance, robustness, and scalability for deployment in production systems
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

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

PolyExplore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ms/PhD degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Robotics or Computer Science
Understanding of ADAS sensors such as radar, camera, ultrasonic, and lidar
Excellent knowledge and proven expertise in sensor fusion, probabilistic perception, object tracking, data association, optimization, and/or machine learning
High level of proficiency developing in C/C++
Experience with GPGPU and CUDA
Experience with Linux

Job Responsibility

Develop perception algorithms for autonomous systems
Integrate perception software into prototype systems
Sensor calibration, synchronization and fusion
Object recognition and 3D scene reconstruction
Target detection and tracking
Training of classical machine learning models

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

As a Robotics and System Integration Engineer at Cyngn, you will play a vital ro...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

198000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization

Job Responsibility

Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems

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 five years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Robot Perception Engineer

Tutor Intelligence

Location:
United States , Watertown

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

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