Lead Perception Engineer: Robotics & Sensor Fusion

TALENT Software Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Perception Engineer III to lead the design and development of perception algorithms for LiDAR, radar, and camera data, integrating sensors across client robotics platforms.

The role emphasizes real-time C++ processing, embedded systems, and mentoring junior engineers, with onsite work at DFW/Texas and Logan, Utah locations. Strong ROS/ROS2 experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in perception systems for robotics, industrial automation, or autonomous platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of perception algorithms for LiDAR, radar, camera, and sensor fusion.
• Architect real-time C++ processing pipelines for object detection, classification, tracking in embedded environments.
• Define sensor criteria, integration standards, and validation processes for perception systems.

Skills

C++ (C++11+)

Linux multi-threaded

ROS/ROS2

DDS/publish-subscribe

Python3

Machine learning / AI (embedded)

Sensor fusion / object tracking

LiDAR / radar / camera processing

Coordinate transforms / linear algebra

Education

Bachelor's in CS / EE / Robotics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ROS/ROS2

DDS

Linux

C++ toolchains

Job description

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Perception Engineer III to lead the design and development of perception algorithms for LiDAR, radar, and camera data, integrating sensors across client robotics platforms.

The role emphasizes real-time C++ processing, embedded systems, and mentoring junior engineers, with onsite work at DFW/Texas and Logan, Utah locations. Strong ROS/ROS2 experience is required.