Robotics Engineer (Perception), SteerAI

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Free on-site meals

Annual flight allowance

Health coverage

Relocation support

Well-being activities

Job summary

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s CoreX autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, enables autonomous missions across diverse platforms.

We are seeking a Perception Engineer to maintain and evolve the perception module of SteerAI’s CoreX autonomy stack, supporting field testing and iterative tuning with C++ code, ROS1/ROS2, and multi-sensor data from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in real-time perception or computer vision systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++, with hands-on experience in ROS1 or ROS2-based systems.
• Proficiency with OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, PyTorch, and TensorRT.
• Practical experience with sensor calibration, obstacle detection, LiDAR filtering, and related perception tasks.
• Familiarity with multiple sensor modalities including LiDAR, monocular/stereo cameras.
• Experience using modern development tools and workflows (e.g., Git, Docker, Jenkins).
• Exposure to off-road or unstructured terrain perception challenges.
• Familiarity with traditional perception techniques, alongside deep learning-based methods including dataset preparation, model development, and deployment; experience with transformer-based approaches is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ARM64-based edge devices such as the NVIDIA Jetson family

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CoreX’s perception module, including capabilities such as object detection, semantic segmentation, multi-object tracking, LiDAR-based terrain understanding.
• Extend and adapt the perception system for new robotics platforms and deployment scenarios.
• Develop clean, modular, and efficient C++ code aligned with industry best practices and ROS1/ROS2 standards.
• Collaborate closely with localization, planning, and controls teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Conduct field testing and iterative tuning of perception features under real-world conditions.
• Contribute to code reviews and maintain detailed technical documentation for system components.

Skills

C++

ROS1/ROS2

OpenCV

PCL

Open3D

PyTorch

TensorRT

Git

Docker

Jenkins

LiDAR

Object detection

Semantic segmentation

Multi-object tracking

Jetson

ARM64 edge devices

Transformer models

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Robotics or CV

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Perception Engineer to join our GROUND Robotics team. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining and evolving the perception module of SteerAI’s CoreX autonomy stack, which supports autonomous mission execution across diverse platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CoreX’s perception module, including capabilities such as object detection, semantic segmentation, multi-object tracking, LiDAR-based terrain understanding.
• Extend and adapt the perception system for new robotics platforms and deployment scenarios.
• Develop clean, modular, and efficient C++ code aligned with industry best practices and ROS1/ROS2 standards.
• Collaborate closely with localization, planning, and controls teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Conduct field testing and iterative tuning of perception features under real-world conditions.
• Contribute to code reviews and maintain detailed technical documentation for system components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in real-time perception or computer vision systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++, with hands-on experience in ROS1 or ROS2-based systems.
• Proficiency with common perception libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, PyTorch, and TensorRT.
• Practical experience with sensor calibration, obstacle detection, LiDAR filtering, and related perception tasks.
• Familiarity with multiple sensor modalities including LiDAR, monocular/stereo cameras.
• Experience using modern development tools and workflows (e.g., Git, Docker, Jenkins).
• Exposure to off-road or unstructured terrain perception challenges.
• Familiarity with traditional perception techniques, alongside deep learning-based methods including dataset preparation, model development, and deployment; experience with transformer-based approaches is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ARM64-based edge devices such as the NVIDIA Jetson family
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively explaining complex idea.
• Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to pivot between different parts of the perception stack when needed.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits include an education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well-being activities such as sports and recreational events.

Join us to drive innovation and shape the future of technology!