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Mach, Inc.

Perception Engineer

Iowa, LA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

AI Perception Engineer, Off-Road Autonomy Ely , United States About Mach: Mach builds production-ready autonomy for the world's toughest off-road environments. Our technology helps OEMs bring ...

Vatn Systems

Perception Engineer

Bristol, RI · On-site

Our AUVs are defining the next generation of underwater autonomy. The Role As a Perception Engineer, you'll develop and improve the perception stack that powers our self-driving vehicles. Working ...

Autonomous Solutions

Perception Engineer IV

Mendon, UT · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The Perception Engineer IV develops and advances perception systems that enable ASI's autonomous logistics vehicles to understand their surroundings, detect and track objects, identify ...

Vatn Systems

Perception Engineer

Bristol, RI · On-site

Our AUVs are defining the next generation of underwater autonomy. The Role As a Perception Engineer, you'll develop and improve the perception stack that powers our self-driving vehicles. Working ...

Autonomous Solutions

Perception Engineer IV

Mendon, UT · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Perception Engineer IV develops and advances perception systems that enable ASI's autonomous logistics vehicles to understand their surroundings, detect and track objects, identify ...

Autonomous Solutions

Perception Engineer IV

Mendon, UT · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

JOB SUMMARYThe Perception Engineer IV develops and advances perception systems that enable ASI's autonomous logistics vehicles to understand their surroundings, detect and track objects, identify ...

Autonomous Solutions

Perception Engineer IV

Mendon, UT · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The Perception Engineer IV develops and advances perception systems that enable ASI's autonomous logistics vehicles to understand their surroundings, detect and track objects, identify ...

Actalent

Software Perception Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

$114K - $150K/yr

Design, write, test, and review autonomy and advanced operator-assist perception software, ensuring ... Bachelor AND Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. * 3-5+ ...

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What is an autonomous perception engineer?

An Autonomous Perception Engineer is a specialist who develops and implements systems that enable autonomous machines—such as self-driving cars, drones, and robots—to perceive and interpret their surroundings. Their work involves using sensors, computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion techniques to process data from cameras, lidar, radar, and other devices. This enables autonomous systems to detect objects, understand their environment, and make safe decisions in real-time. These engineers often collaborate with software, robotics, and hardware teams to ensure reliable and robust perception capabilities.

How does an autonomous perception engineer typically collaborate with other teams during the development of self-driving systems?

As an Autonomous Perception Engineer, you will regularly collaborate with teams such as software engineering, sensor hardware, and systems integration. Your expertise in computer vision and sensor fusion is crucial for translating raw sensor data into actionable insights, which are then used by the planning and control teams to guide vehicle behavior. Regular cross-functional meetings and joint debugging sessions are common, ensuring that perception modules integrate smoothly with the overall autonomous driving stack. This collaborative environment not only enhances technical solutions but also provides opportunities for professional growth and learning from multidisciplinary experts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an autonomous perception engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Autonomous Perception Engineer, you need a strong background in computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, and robotics, often supported by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with tools and frameworks such as ROS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, and experience with LiDAR, radar, and camera systems are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration, and clear communication set successful engineers apart in cross-disciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing reliable perception systems that ensure the safety and effectiveness of autonomous vehicles and robotics.

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Staff Autonomy Engineer, Perception

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Kodiak
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Autonomy Perception Engineer to join our Perception Engineering team. In this role, you will use your expertise in state estimation & multi object tracking to shape the perception stack as we scale, incorporating and developing state of the art algorithms and techniques. You'll leverage advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and techniques to deploy and scale safe autonomous perception systems. If you're passionate about how robots perceive and understand the world at scale, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

  • Define and lead the technical direction for learned scene estimation within the Kodiak Driver
  • Architect and implement principled approaches for fusing information across multiple modalities: camera, radar, lidar, thermal, and IMU
  • Lead improvements to multi-target tracking including track initiation, measurement-to-track association, and track state maintenance - with a focus on reliability in the hardest real-world conditions
  • Develop novel algorithms that incorporate noisy, incomplete measurements into a robust foundational understanding of the world
  • Build the tooling, metrics, and visualization infrastructure that lets the team move faster and evaluate progress rigorously
  • Set a high technical standard across the Perception team through design reviews, code reviews, and mentorship
  • Partner with teams across autonomy to ensure perception performance translates into system-wide safety and reliability

What You'll Bring

  • BS or MS with at least 8 years of industry experience, or PhD with at least 5 years, building and deploying state estimation and sensor fusion systems
  • Deep domain expertise across sensor fusion, state estimation, Kalman filtering, particle filtering, and multi-object tracking
  • Strong experience with deep learning and learned scene estimation - you know when to use classical methods and when learned approaches win
  • Exceptional C++ skills and a track record of writing highly maintainable, production-quality code in high-reliability systems
  • The ability to define metrics, design rigorous evaluations, and use data to make principled engineering decisions
  • A history of technical leadership - you have driven projects from ambiguous problem to shipped solution and raised the level of the teams around you
  • Strong written and verbal communication; you write clear design docs and build alignment across disciplines

Bonus Points:

  • Behavior prediction and scene understanding at scale
  • Real-time perception systems under latency and compute constraints
  • Autonomous vehicle or robotics deployment in unstructured environments
  • Experience defining team-level technical roadmaps or leading multi-engineer efforts

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and  MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
  • Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
  • 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

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