Senior Staff AI Software Engineer, Perception
Core
Architecting and owning the technical vision for perception systems in commercially deployed humanoid robots to ensure safety and efficiency in dynamic, unstructured environments.
Role type
Senior Staff AI Software Engineer (Perception)
Builds
Perception systems for Digit, a commercially deployed humanoid robot
Domain
Robotics, Humanoid Automation, Safety-Critical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning system architecture, Deep convolutional neural networks, Multi-object tracking, Data association, Supervised learning, Pose estimation, Embedded/real-time hardware tradeoffs, Safety case strategy, Failure mode analysis (FMEA), Hazard analysis
Preferred skills
Publications in top-tier robotics/AI venues (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA), Experience with redundant/diverse sensing systems, Humanoid or legged robot perception experience, Experience representing architecture to regulators/auditors
Technologies
Deep learning frameworks, Sensing modalities (implied), Embedded systems
Responsibilities
Define technical vision and system architecture for perception, Analyze architectural tradeoffs across sensing and compute, Prototype and validate critical perception components, Partner on safety case strategy and verification/validation standards, Collaborate with navigation and controls teams, Mentor engineers and represent architecture to leadership
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
