Robotics Engineer III - Perception

ArcBest; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Robotics Engineer III - Perception to architect full‑stack vision solutions and improve perception for autonomous systems. You will investigate novel CV approaches, leverage large sensor datasets, and optimize models for embedded hardware while leading junior engineers.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and customers, apply Agile practices, and contribute to building a high-performing AI team within ArcBest.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is required.
• 4+ years of experience writing production level code in C++/Python; strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, ROS2, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience deploying CV/ML models in real-world applications; familiar with OpenCV and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Architect full-stack vision solutions for perception systems.
• Investigate novel computer vision approaches to optimize performance of vision systems.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; participate in team-building and best-practices development.
• Engage with senior leadership and customers to update progress and showcase results.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS2

Docker

GitHub

Computer Vision

CUDA

Education

Master's Degree in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Job description

The Robotics Engineer III - Perception creates innovative solutions to problems by using mathematical modeling, engineering principals, automation/robotics principles, computer programming, or other advanced analytical skills. This position acquires team resources and coordinates team efforts in order to deliver results on projects/processes that are part of the strategic plan for ArcBest and its subsidiaries. The Robotics Engineer III - Perception also provides clear and concise project definition, scope, action plans, and communication as well as develops solutions designed to meet project goals while ensuring quality throughout processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect full-stack vision solutions.
• Investigate novel computer vision approaches to optimize - or reimagine - the performance of our vision systems.
• Leverage vast amounts of real-world video and other sensor data for data mining, curation, labeling, training, and evaluation.
• Lead efforts to enhance computer vision training sets.
• Refine and optimize models for low latency on embedded hardware.
• Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated applications.
• Implement models, data pipelines, and active learning in real-world use cases driven by customer demands.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, contributing to the development of their skills.
• Help build an effective AI team by establishing best practices, fostering an inclusive culture, and advocating for positive change.
• Apply Agile development methodologies and Continuous Integration (CI) principles in software development and maintenance.
• Develop and document system requirements, and allocate and decompose them into components.
• Engage with senior leadership and external customers to provide updates, seek guidance, deliver presentations, address challenges, and showcase project results.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Master's Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, required

Experience:

• 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Perception or equivalent experience, preferred
• 4 years of experience writing production level code in C++/Python.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead large-scale technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large scale vision-based datasets.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, ROS2, Docker and version tracking(i.e., GitHub).

Computer Skills:

• Strong software engineering skills in design, containerization, testing, and debugging, required
• Familiar with various imaging modalities and multiple sensor domains (camera, 3d and 2d lidar), required
• Knowledge of cameras and image processing, required
• Experience deploying CV/ML models in real-world applications, required
• Familiar with PyTorch, OpenCV, NumPy, required
• Experience with fast-paced iteration of prototypes/products, required
• Experience with segmentation, object detection and advanced data augmentation, preferred
• Experience with cloud computing, databases, and storage, preferred
• Familiar with the GStreamer framework and knowledge of networking are a plus, preferred
• Familiar with CUDA programming, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Effective collaboration, team work, and communication skills.
• Startup ready mentality.

Competencies:

• Active Learning
• C++
• Communicating Complex Concepts
• Disruptive Innovation
• Linux
• Programming
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery
• Computer Vision

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional (25%-50%)

Compensation:

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View ™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.