Perception Engineer

ALKU; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ALKU is seeking a senior-level Perception Engineer to support development of autonomous logistics and material-handling vehicles in a semiconductor fab. You will develop and integrate perception systems enabling vehicles to detect objects, understand surroundings, identify navigable space, and operate safely in dynamic environments.

You will lead complex perception features from development through integration and validation, focusing on perception algorithms, sensor fusion, environmental

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in perception, computer vision, robotics, sensor fusion, or autonomous systems.
• Strong C++ and Python development experience.
• Hands-on experience with cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, and IMU sensors.
• Strong experience with object detection, classification, segmentation, tracking, obstacle detection, and free-space detection.
• Experience with LiDAR point-cloud processing and 3D geometry.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex perception features from development through integration and validation.
• Focus on perception algorithms, sensor fusion, environmental modeling, and real-time autonomous vehicle applications.
• Collaborate with autonomy, embedded software, systems, and test teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Sensor fusion

Perception algorithms

Object detection

3D geometry

LiDAR processing

Job description

Our client is looking for a senior-level Perception Engineer to support the development of autonomous logistics and material-handling vehicles in a semiconductor fab. This individual will be responsible for developing and integrating perception systems that allow autonomous vehicles to detect objects, understand their surroundings, identify navigable space, and operate safely in dynamic environments.

Project:

The engineer will lead complex perception features from development through integration and validation. The role will focus on perception algorithms, sensor fusion, environmental modeling, and real-time autonomous vehicle applications while working closely with autonomy, embedded software, systems, and test teams.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in perception, computer vision, robotics, sensor fusion, or autonomous systems
• Strong C++ and Python development experience
• Hands-on experience with cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, and IMU sensors
• Strong experience with object detection, classification, segmentation, tracking, obstacle detection, and free-space detection
• Experience with LiDAR point-cloud processing and 3D geometry