Senior Robotics Engineer / Perception

Motion Recruitment

  • Charlestown, MA
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    In this role, you'll architect robust, hybrid perception stacks that merge the speed of C++ with Python's flexibility, enabling robots to see, understand, and navigate the unpredictable world of logistics. They are looking for someone that wants to build, optimize, and productionize world-class robotic systems.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCharlestown, MA

    Description

    This client is in the robotics space and is hiring for a Senior Robotics Engineer - Perception. In this role, you'll architect robust, hybrid perception stacks that merge the speed of C++ with Python's flexibility, enabling robots to see, understand, and navigate the unpredictable world of logistics. They are looking for someone that wants to build, optimize, and productionize world-class robotic systems.

    Required Skills & Experience
    • 5+ years in robotics software engineering
    • Expertise architecting mixed-language robotics stacks (C++/Python)
    • Experience developing with RGB-D cameras, LiDARs, and IMUs
    • Strong command of 3D transforms, linear algebra, and sensor data pipelines
    • Deep knowledge of C++, Python, and memory/serialization optimizations
    • Hands-on skills with Linux (Ubuntu), Docker, CMake, and CICD for robotics
    Desired Skills & Experience
    • Experience transforming research-grade systems into production solutions
    • Familiarity resolving real-world sensor challenges (dropouts, occlusions, variable lighting)
    • Background in deploying and maintaining high-uptime autonomous systems
    What You Will Be Doing
    Tech Breakdown
    • 70% Modern C++, robotics sensor stack development, memory/serialization optimization
    • 30% Python, feature prototyping, data fusion and inference
    Daily Responsibilities
    • 70% Hands On
    • 10% Management Duties
    • 20% Team Collaboration

    The Offer
    You will receive the following benefits:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • PTO
    • 401k

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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