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Aquabyte

Perception Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$115K - $150K/yr

Educational Background: BS/MS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical degree * Experience: 3+ years of experience in perception or signal processing * Technical ...

Forterra

Perception Engineer

Clarksburg, MD · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

About The Role We are seeking talented and motivated Perception Engineers to join our growing autonomy team. In this role, you will contribute across the perception software stack, specifically by ...

Aquabyte

Perception Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

The role As a Perception Engineer you will help develop and deploy next-generation sensing capabilities to fish farms across the world. While our current product utilizes underwater cameras and ...

Mach Industries

Perception Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$125K - $220K/yr

As a Perception Engineer, you will design, train, and deploy state-of-the-art vision and multi-sensor perception systems that enable navigation, targeting, and automatic target recognition on our ...

Aquabyte

Perception Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130K - $175K/yr

Educational Background: BS/MS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical degree * Experience: 3+ years of experience in perception or signal processing * Technical ...

Tutor Intelligence

Robot Perception Engineer

Watertown, MA · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

Perception Engineer As a Perception Engineer at Tutor Intelligence, you'll design, build, and deploy perception systems across RGB, depth, LiDAR, and other sensing modalities. You'll work on core ...

Aeva, Inc.

Senior Perception Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$181.30K - $245.30K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Perception Engineer to work on our classical perception algorithms stack. You will be part of a growing team focused on exploring how far Aeva's 4D FMCW LiDARs can push ...

Aeva, Inc.

Senior Perception Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$123.30K - $169.30K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Perception Engineer to work on our classical perception algorithms stack. You will be part of a growing team focused on exploring how far Aeva's 4D FMCW LiDARs can push ...

ATI

Lead Perception Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$112.10K - $147.70K/yr

If you are a perception or computer vision engineer with a passion for solving complex automation challenges, we encourage you to apply and become a key part of our innovative team. Position Overview:

Slip Robotics

Robotics Perception Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

The Role We are looking for a Robotics Perception Engineer to own the sensing and perception stack on our autonomous mobile robots. You will work across LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and other sensor ...

Aeva, Inc.

Senior Perception Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$181.30K - $245.30K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Perception Engineer to work on our classical perception algorithms stack. You will be part of a growing team focused on exploring how far Aeva's 4D FMCW LiDARs can push ...

Woven by Toyota

Lead Perception Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$120.50K - $158.70K/yr

You'll collaborate daily with ML researchers, software engineers, robotics engineers, and hardware teams to design, build, and deploy perception and worldunderstanding systems that directly influence ...

Embedding VC

Sr. Perception Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$114.40K - $157.10K/yr

Description About the Role We are seeking a Senior Perception Engineer to develop advanced perception algorithms and systems for next-generation warehouse automation robots. The role focuses on ...

Woven by Toyota

Lead Perception Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$100.30K - $132.10K/yr

You'll collaborate daily with ML researchers, software engineers, robotics engineers, and hardware teams to design, build, and deploy perception and world-understanding systems that directly ...

Chef Robotics

Senior Perception Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$123.10K - $169.10K/yr

As a Perception Engineer, you will own the full stack of how our robots see and understand the world: from integrating cutting-edge camera hardware, to training production-grade deep learning models ...

General Motors

Senior Perception Engineer

Warren, MI

$98.10K - $134.80K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Environmental Perception Robotics Technology Development Work Arrangement Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite full-time. The primary work location ...

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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.

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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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Perception Engineer

Aquabyte

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site, Remote

$115K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Our mission
Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious, and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable, we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world, and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.
We are a diverse, mission-driven team that is eager to work alongside kindred spirits. If this vision inspires you please get in touch.
Our product
We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish population and make environmentally sound decisions. Through custom underwater cameras, computer vision, and machine learning we are able to quantify fish weights, detect the health status, and generate optimal feeding plans in real time. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture, cloud pipelines for data processing, and a user-facing web application. As a result, there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.
Above all, Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global, collaborative team.
The role
As a Perception Engineeryou will help develop and deploy next-generation sensing capabilities to fish farms across the world. While our current product utilizes underwater cameras and computer vision to quantify fish health and growth, we are expanding our sensor suite to create a comprehensive understanding of the underwater environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Signal Processing: Design and implement algorithms to process raw sensor data, correcting for environmental attenuation, noise, and physical constraints
  • Sensor Fusion & Calibration: Develop techniques to fuse multi-modal sensor streams and perform precise sensor calibration to ensure data alignment and accuracy across the hardware stack
  • 3D Scene Reconstruction: Build pipelines that generate 3D representations of the environment from complex inputs
  • Feature Detection: Apply a combination of conventional and deep learning approaches to identify key features and objects within the sensor data
  • Production Engineering: Contribute to the production codebase, ensuring algorithms are scalable, robust, and well-tested in a primarily Python-based stack

Required Qualifications
  • Educational Background: BS/MS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical degree
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in perception or signal processing
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong coding ability with a mastery of Python and experience with SQL
  • Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience with sensor fusion, state estimation, or 3D computer vision (e.g., SLAM, structure-from-motion, or point cloud processing)
  • Engineering Best Practices: Strong software engineering skills, including knowledge of testing, version control, and deployment pipelines.

Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience processing underwater acoustics or sonar data
  • Familiarity with cloud data infrastructure (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Airflow)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud development (AWS).

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Flexible working hours + hybrid work policy
  • Medical, vision, & dental insurance
  • Retirement matching plan
  • Potential travel to Norway
  • Evolve in a fast-paced environment
  • Be able to shape a business in its early days
  • Get ideas, feedback, and suggestions from other best-in-their-field colleagues
  • Mentorship opportunities, we'll be dedicated to investing in you and supporting you as you grow

$115,000 - $150,000 a year
Aquabyte takes a market-based approach to compensation. The pay varies on a variety of factors including: job-related qualification, years of experience and competence level, interview performance, and work location.
At Aquabyte, we admire interesting people with a unique background. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy all the requirements, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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