Lead Perception Engineer, Real-Time Robotics & Autonomy

GRABTAXI HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GRABTAXI HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Lead Perception Engineer to own the perception stack that turns raw sensor data into real‑time world understanding.

You will be hands‑on across the stack, guiding milestones from evaluation to integration and iteration. You will start with sensor integrity, calibration, and tooling for validation, then expand to broader perception delivery. This role sits onsite at Grab's Singapore office and reports to the Senior Principal Perception &

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience shipping or operating perception systems for robotics, AV, or ADAS.
• Experience in a research setting—driving research end‑to‑end and leading a small team to state‑of‑the‑art results.
• Strong knowledge across machine learning, perception, prediction, planning, and simulation, including end‑to‑end image‑based algorithms.
• Deep fundamentals in geometry and multi‑sensor systems, with practical calibration know‑how.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for production‑quality code and tooling.
• Experience in noisy, production‑like environments and log‑driven root‑cause analysis.
• Engineering discipline with reproducible workflows and clear metrics.
• Familiarity with using AI tools and systems to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set direction for perception capabilities across detection, tracking, and multi‑sensor integration.
• Own perception foundations end‑to‑end, including sensor integrity and calibration.
• Build practical diagnostics and automated checks to catch geometric or timing issues early.
• Partner with Integration, Data, and Infra teams to ensure perception is reliable in production‑like conditions.
• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar of the team.

Skills

Perception systems

C++

Python

Sensor fusion

Calibration

Production debugging

Leadership

Research leadership

Tools

OpenCV

PCL

Ceres

Job description

GRABTAXI HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Lead Perception Engineer to own the perception stack that turns raw sensor data into real‑time world understanding.

You will be hands‑on across the stack, guiding milestones from evaluation to integration and iteration. You will start with sensor integrity, calibration, and tooling for validation, then expand to broader perception delivery. This role sits onsite at Grab's Singapore office and reports to the Senior Principal Perception &