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Senior Perception Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Robotics Engineer

Holland, MI · Hybrid

$113K - $151K/yr

Demonstrate your skills in simulation, tooling, and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration. * Mentor and guide fellow engineers ...

Senior Robotics Engineer

Holland, MI · Hybrid

$113K - $151K/yr

Demonstrate your skills in simulation, tooling, and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration. * Mentor and guide fellow engineers ...

Senior Robotics Engineer

Holland, MI · On-site

$113K - $151K/yr

Demonstrate your skills in simulation, tooling, and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration. * Mentor and guide fellow engineers ...

The team combines classical estimation and perception methods with modern C++ software engineering ... assistantships, senior design, or substantial academic/personal projects accepted * Working ...

The team combines classical estimation and perception methods with modern C++ software engineering ... assistantships, senior design, or substantial academic/personal projects accepted * Working ...

Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Warren, MI

$98K - $134K/yr

AV Systems Engineers support the definition, design, and development of continuously improving ... Coordinate with perception and software teams where sensor coverage, placement, or architecture ...

Senior HIL Core Engineer

Milford, MI · On-site

$184K - $230K/yr

As a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer within General Motors' AV Core Infrastructure team, you ... perception systems across next-generation vehicles. You'll bridge mechanical, electrical, and ...

Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

AV Systems Engineers support the definition, design, and development of continuously improving ... Coordinate with perception and software teams where sensor coverage, placement, or architecture ...

RAE Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

Ford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development of core software infrastructure for ... Familiarity with ADAS data pipelines or perception systems * Experience in prototype-to-production ...

RAE Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$112K - $148K/yr

Ford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development of core software infrastructure for ... or perception systems Experience in prototype-to-production technology development environments ...

System Modeling & Integration Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$158K/yr

We are seeking a senior ADAS Algorithm Integration Engineer (Individual Contributor) with strong understanding of ADAS perception and planning pipelines and deep hands-on experience integrating ADAS ...

System Modeling & Integration Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$158K/yr

We are seeking a senior ADAS Algorithm Integration Engineer (Individual Contributor) with strong understanding of ADAS perception and planning pipelines and deep hands-on experience integrating ADAS ...

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Senior Perception Engineer information

What is a senior perception engineer?

Senior Perception Engineers are specialized professionals who design and develop advanced perception systems for machines, such as autonomous vehicles or robots. They work on algorithms and sensor fusion techniques to help machines interpret and understand their environment, enabling safe navigation and decision-making. Their role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing software for real-time performance, and integrating sensor data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other sources. Senior-level engineers typically have several years of experience and take on leadership responsibilities within perception teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior perception engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Perception Engineer, you need a strong background in computer vision, machine learning, and sensor data processing, typically supported by a degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field. Proficiency with tools such as Python, C++, ROS, and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow or PyTorch) is essential, along with experience working with LiDAR, radar, and camera systems. Excellent problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and strong communication skills help you tackle complex challenges and integrate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the development of robust perception systems critical for the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles or robotic platforms.

How does a senior perception engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams in autonomous systems development?

As a Senior Perception Engineer, you will work closely with experts in robotics, software engineering, and hardware integration to develop and refine perception algorithms for autonomous systems. Collaboration often involves frequent meetings with sensor teams to ensure data quality, as well as alignment with planning and controls engineers to guarantee that perception outputs meet system requirements. You may also participate in code reviews, joint debugging sessions, and design discussions to ensure seamless integration of perception modules. This cross-disciplinary teamwork is essential for building reliable and robust autonomous solutions.

What is the difference between Senior Perception Engineer vs Computer Vision Engineer?

AspectSenior Perception EngineerComputer Vision Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, EE, or related; experience in perception algorithmsBachelor's/Master's in CS, EE, or related; strong background in image processing and algorithms
Work EnvironmentAutonomous vehicles, robotics, AI systemsImage analysis, machine learning, AI applications
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, automotive, roboticsTech firms, research labs, automotive
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared due to overlapping skills in perception and visionRelated but more focused on visual data processing

While both roles involve working with perception and visual data, a Senior Perception Engineer typically focuses on integrating perception systems into autonomous platforms, whereas a Computer Vision Engineer specializes in developing algorithms for image and video analysis. The roles often overlap but differ in application focus and industry usage.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Senior Perception Engineer jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Senior Perception Engineer job openings:

Senior, ML Engineer - 3D Reconstruction

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site, Remote

Torc Robotics
Trucking • 501 - 1,000 employees

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About the Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet The Team:
The Pseudo-Labeling team's goal is to create high-quality annotations on sensor data (images, point clouds). The annotations include 2D, 3D bounding boxes, classes, trajectories, lane lines, segmentations, depths, and high-definition map elements. The annotations are then used by different downstream users - for example, perception teams use them to train various models, mapping teams use them to build and maintain HD maps, and simulation teams use them for generating new data.
What You'll Do:
  • Design, implement, test and deploy offline 3D reconstruction, lane line detection, and automatic mapping/map creation modules to generate high-quality annotations on Cloud Services from logged sensor data (Cameras, Lidars, Radars, GPS/IMU).
  • Build and refine lane line annotation pipelines, applying the latest lane line detection and creation machine learning models to automate and scale map creation.
  • Develop and improve pose estimation algorithms to support accurate localization, sensor fusion, and 3D scene reconstruction.
  • Demonstrate project management skills, serving as project lead guiding less experienced team members in multiple facets of project execution.
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI and ML for autonomous driving, 3D reconstruction, and automated mapping.
  • Independently develop offline perception and mapping models or algorithms using disciplined software development processes, making recommendations for developing new code or re-using existing code, implementing version control, and maintaining documentation of created applications.
  • Define and implement ingestion, data preparation, curation, and governance of large, multi-faceted data sets supporting analytics models and workflows.
  • Proactively assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement, proposing solutions that align with core strategy and operation.
  • Measure and track auto-labeling and map creation quality to meet internal customer requirements.
  • Guide and produce information products, supporting visualization and data accessibility in a customer-centric manner.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations regarding technical advances that improve productivity and quality, reduce flow times, and enhance operational surety.
  • Develop guidelines and standards for analytics and machine learning models, their deployment, and associated processes.
  • Provide technical guidance or business process expertise, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline; conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
  • Scope of Influence: Expected to drive alignment across team interfaces to the rest of the organization. Designs, maintains and owns team technical solutions and drives consensus. Mentors and guides engineers within the group.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrated competencies and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 6+ years of experience OR; Master's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrated competencies and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 3+ years of experience OR; PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrated competencies and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 1+ years of experience.
  • Required Qualifications (some combination of the following skills):
    • Experience in lane line annotation creation or automatic mapping/map creation.
    • Familiarity with the latest lane line detection and creation machine learning models.
    • Familiarity with pose estimation.
    • Active Learning & Pseudo-labeling - Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Model training.
    • Two of the following: 2D/3D Object Detection, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, Semantic Segmentation, SLAM, BEV.
    • Scaled ML Operations (MLOps) and Tooling - ML Frameworks, experiment tracking, model registry, MLflow, Weights and Biases, ML Metrics and Evaluation / Quality.
    • Distributed machine learning frameworks - PyTorch, Lightning, Ray.
    • Model Data Curation - Parquet data processing (PyArrow, Daft, Pandas, etc).
    • Development Tools & Eco-System (at scale) - Proficiency in Python software development. Also, VDI and cloud-based development environments, CI Systems (GitHub Actions), and Docker.
Bonus Points!
  • PPK/RTK (Post-Processed Kinematic / Real-Time Kinematic) GPS experience.
  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience.

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc'r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:
  • A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 401K plan with a 6% employer match
  • Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
  • Company-wide holiday office closures
  • AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc'rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Job ID: R-102832
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$177,300-$212,800 USD