CareerPlan

Senior AI Software Engineer, Perception

FremontFull-time$197k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design and implement perception algorithms to enable a humanoid robot to safely navigate dynamic, open environments alongside humans and other machinery.

Role type

Senior AI Software Engineer (Robotics Perception)

Builds

Perception systems for a commercially deployed humanoid robot operating in warehouses and manufacturing facilities

Domain

Robotics, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Convolutional neural networks, Multi-object tracking, Human detection, Data association, Supervised learning, Pose estimation, Model optimization for CPU/GPU, MLOps, Safety-critical system design

Preferred skills

Humanoid/legged robot perception, Multi-modal sensor fusion (camera, lidar, infrared), Traditional geometric computer vision

Technologies

CUDA, Embedded systems, Data annotation tools

Responsibilities

Design and deploy perception algorithms for human and hazard detection; Evaluate emerging research for model integration; Optimize deep neural networks for embedded execution; Establish verification and validation standards for safety-critical scenarios; Collaborate with navigation and controls teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC