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$100.98K - $117.81K/yr
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Mendon, UT · On-site
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Mendon, UT · On-site
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Mendon, UT · On-site
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Perception Engineer / LiDAR / Python / C++ / Computer Vision / Location: Wallingford - Oxfordshire - Hybrid Permanent At Dexory, we are transforming the warehousing and logistics industry through ...
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Perception Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · Hybrid
Perception Engineer Department: Engineering Report to: VP of Software Engineering Who We Are: Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their ...
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Perception Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · Hybrid
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Perception Engineer III
Mendon, UT · Hybrid
Perception Engineers at ASI are responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying real-time perception systems that help unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) interpret their surroundings and make ...
Perception Engineer III
Mendon, UT · Hybrid
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Perception Engineer
Clarksburg, MD · On-site
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$200K - $300K/yr
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Perception Engineer
$200K - $300K/yr
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Perception Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
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Perception Engineer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
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Perception Engineer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
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Mundelein, IL · Hybrid
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Perception Engineer
Mundelein, IL · Hybrid
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Austin, TX · On-site
... Engineering, or a closely related field * 2+ years of professional or project experience with robotic software development, involving implementation of real-time algorithms for perception and data ...
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Perception Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
... Engineering, or a closely related field * 2+ years of professional or project experience with robotic software development, involving implementation of real-time algorithms for perception and data ...
Robot Perception Engineer
$125K - $180K/yr
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Robot Perception Engineer
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Robot Perception Engineer
Watertown, MA · On-site
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Senior Perception Engineer
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Austin, TX · On-site
... Engineering, or a closely related field * 2+ years of professional or project experience with robotic software development, involving implementation of real-time algorithms for perception and data ...
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... Engineering, or a closely related field * 2+ years of professional or project experience with robotic software development, involving implementation of real-time algorithms for perception and data ...
Senior Perception Engineer
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Senior Perception Engineer
$107K - $146.90K/yr
ISEE is seeking an experienced full-time Senior Perception Engineer to join our team. Job duties: Provide daily technical and execution guidance on research and development tasks to perception team ...
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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for perception engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Perception Engineer job?
A Perception Engineer develops and optimizes computer vision and sensor-based systems to help machines interpret and understand their surroundings. This role involves working with data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other sensors to create models for object detection, tracking, and scene understanding. Perception Engineers commonly work in fields like robotics, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, utilizing machine learning and signal processing techniques. Their goal is to enhance a system’s ability to perceive and react to its environment accurately and efficiently.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Perception Engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Perception Engineer, you need a strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, machine learning, and robotics, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Experience with programming languages like Python or C++, deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch), and familiarity with tools like ROS and OpenCV are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for developing and optimizing perception systems that enable machines to understand and interact with complex real-world environments.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Perception Engineer?
As a Perception Engineer, your typical day involves designing, developing, and testing algorithms that help automated systems interpret sensor data from sources such as cameras, lidar, and radar. You’ll spend time collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and software developers, to integrate perception solutions into larger systems like autonomous vehicles or robotics platforms. Regular tasks include data collection and annotation, debugging, performance optimization, and participating in code reviews. This role often requires a balance of independent problem-solving and teamwork to ensure reliable and accurate perception capabilities in ever-changing environments.
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Job description
Company Name: Hellbender Inc.
Job Title: Perception Engineer
Department: Engineering
Report to: VP of Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.
Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.
Job Summary:
As a Perception Engineer at Hellbender you will help lead the design and development of AI-enabled computer vision solutions for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. For this role you will need to possess a strong background in building advanced perception models, state estimation, object tracking, and sensor fusion for use in autonomous systems. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
Must haves:
Nice to have:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh
Opportunity for advancement:
Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.
Job Title: Perception Engineer
Department: Engineering
Report to: VP of Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.
Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.
Job Summary:
As a Perception Engineer at Hellbender you will help lead the design and development of AI-enabled computer vision solutions for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. For this role you will need to possess a strong background in building advanced perception models, state estimation, object tracking, and sensor fusion for use in autonomous systems. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, tracking, and scene understanding in varied and dynamic environments
- Utilize data from a variety of sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar, to create comprehensive perception systems
- Implementation and evaluation of calibration procedures, particularly with stereo and sensor fusion scenarios
- Conduct extensive testing and validation of perception systems; document and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to calibrate sensors and integrate perception capabilities into broader autonomous systems
- Collaborate with other software engineers to deploy perception models in both prototyping and production environments
- Support the team during the proposal phase, by aiding the specification and selection of appropriate sensors and compute needs for each application.
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
Must haves:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on computer vision or machine learning
- Proficient in programming languages and tools commonly used in perception systems development (Python, C++, OpenCV, etc.) and experience with relevant AI and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
- 3+ years of professional experience building perception systems that incorporate camera, LiDAR, and radar data
Nice to have:
- Experience designing and developing computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion for autonomous systems
- Experience with procedural 3D modeling and photorealistic rendering
- Experience deploying machine learning models on embedded platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson or Hailo TPUs, is highly preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
- Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Hellbender Inc. options through our Equity Incentive Plan
- Profit Sharing (through 401k)
- Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule
Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh
Opportunity for advancement:
Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.