Senior Robot Perception Engineer

The Senior Robot Perception Engineer will serve as the critical bridge between the Computer Vision and Robot Software teams. This role involves ownership of the entire pipeline for object detection models, from data collection and annotation to model training, validation, integration, and testing within robotic systems. The impact of this work will enhance robotic perception and navigation capabilities, ensuring increased autonomy and precision.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with domain experts across both teams and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to advance robotic perception. Beyond immediate engineering needs, this position will also engage in long-term R&D efforts to explore emerging methodologies, frameworks, and hardware advancements that will shape the future of robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the object detection model pipeline, including: Data collection and annotationModel training and validationIntegration into the robot codebaseSystematic testing and performance benchmarking
• Conduct research and development on advanced perception and navigation capabilities, including but not limited to: Investigating and implementing NVIDIA Isaac toolkit functionalities on experimental robots. Profiling various neural networks (e.g., detection, semantic segmentation) on current and next-gen hardware, providing recommendations. Exploring visual localization and mapping techniques to assess feasibility on existing and upcoming hardware platforms. Developing depth map enhancement techniques for commodity stereo cameras
• Collaborate with Computer Vision and Robotics engineers to ensure seamless integration of perception models into robotic systems
• Evaluate and optimize deep learning architectures, balancing accuracy, efficiency, and real-time performance constraints
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in robotic perception, deep learning, and sensor fusion to drive innovation within the team

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in robotic perception, computer vision, or deep learning
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++
• Experience working with ROS and ROS2
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, TensorRT)
• Familiarity with object detection, semantic segmentation, and depth estimation techniques
• Experience in deploying real-time AI models on embedded systems or robotics hardware
• Strong debugging and optimization skills, especially in a Linux-based development environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with NVIDIA Isaac SDK and GPU-accelerated inference pipelines
• Experience working with stereo cameras, LiDAR, and other depth sensors
• Knowledge of visual SLAM, localization, and mapping techniques
• Strong understanding of high-performance computing and embedded AI deployment
• Passion for robotics, automation, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.
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