Overview

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Company and Role

Robotics Company – Lead Perception Engineer (Real-Time Manipulation)

We’re supporting an ambitious robotics group developing the next wave of dexterous manipulation systems for unstructured, real-world environments — and they’re hiring a Perception Engineer to take full ownership of their end-to-end perception stack.

This is a high-impact role that blends applied research with real-world product development.

You'll prototype and deploy fast, reliable perception pipelines using the latest in deep learning, 3D vision, and multi-modal sensor fusion — all running on cutting-edge robotic platforms built around ROS 2.

You’ll need to have strong fundamentals and the ability to contribute across research and product development.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full perception pipeline — from raw sensor input to scene understanding and action proposals
• Research and prototype novel algorithms in 2D/3D vision, sensor fusion, and grasp prediction
• Optimize and deploy deep learning models in PyTorch and C++ (CUDA) for embedded inference
• Integrate clean, deterministic modules into ROS 2 systems (rclcpp/rclpy, DDS, lifecycle nodes)
• Run rigorous experiments in real and simulated environments, document results clearly
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, control, and hardware

You’ll Need

• PhD or top-tier MSc with publications in robotics, computer vision, or machine learning
• 3+ years building real-time perception systems for robotics or autonomous platforms
• Strong Python and modern C++ (17/20) coding skills
• Experience with PyTorch (training & inference) and GPU toolchains (CUDA, TensorRT)
• Solid production knowledge of ROS 2-based systems

Bonus Points For

• Hands-on experience with manipulation platforms (mobile arms, cobots, bin-picking)
• Deployment on edge hardware (Jetson/Orin, Intel ARC, etc.)
• Open-source contributions to robotics or vision libraries

Why Apply?

• Build cutting-edge systems for real deployment — not just research slides
• Join a tightly knit, expert team with strong academic roots
• Hybrid-friendly culture with excellent lab facilities and equipment
• Competitive salary, equity, conference budget, and dedicated research time

Get in touch

Get in touch if you’re a perception engineer who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and wants to build real robots that actually ship.