Remote Senior Robotics AI Engineer (Applied AI, CV)

TELUS Digital; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital is seeking a Senior Robotics Applied AI Engineer to act as a trusted advisor and hands-on builder for global robotics and embodied-AI programs. You will lead data collection, field deployments, and the integration of perception systems, while coordinating with Commercial, Solutions, Operations, and Quality teams.

You will guide multi-account engagements across US/EU, partner with India/APAC, and deliver production-grade robotics solutions that meet client outcomes and timelines.

Qualifications

• Background in robotics, mechatronics, robotics engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience in robotics machine learning, computer vision, or technical solutions engineering, with a track record of shipping to production.
• Demonstrated client-facing or presales experience on robotics, automation, or embodied-AI programs, with hands-on build/deploy experience.
• Strong computer vision and perception (detection, segmentation, pose estimation) and 3D geometry.
• Sensor calibration and fusion, including LiDAR–camera, plus LiDAR processing.
• Able to read and interpret state-of-the-art technical reports and translate to actionable client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary robotics subject-matter advisor in client conversations—assess goals and recommend approach and program design.
• Design and build the CV and perception systems, including sensor fusion and calibration.
• Design egocentric data-collection pipelines and evaluate/ fine-tune models under constraints.
• Define success with clients and shape scope, staffing, and equipment accordingly.
• Lead robotics domain knowledge to turn trends into actionable client solutions.
• Serve as a bridge between client requirements and internal delivery teams across multiple regions.
• Identify new robotics opportunities within accounts and support commercial efforts.
• Provide real-time technical feedback on equipment and field performance during pilots.

Skills

Robotics

Machine Learning

Computer Vision

Python

Field Deployment

Cross-functional

Education

Robotics/Mechatronics degree

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Docker

PyTorch

OpenCV

PostgreSQL

Job description

TELUS Digital is seeking a Senior Robotics Applied AI Engineer to act as a trusted advisor and hands-on builder for global robotics and embodied-AI programs. You will lead data collection, field deployments, and the integration of perception systems, while coordinating with Commercial, Solutions, Operations, and Quality teams.

You will guide multi-account engagements across US/EU, partner with India/APAC, and deliver production-grade robotics solutions that meet client outcomes and timelines.