Robotics Engineer III - Perception - BOS

ArcBest | Vaux; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Robotics Engineer III - Perception to design and deploy advanced vision-enabled systems. Candidates will architect end-to-end perception solutions, train and optimize models, and collaborate with a broad engineering team on data pipelines, embedded hardware, and GPU-accelerated applications.

The role emphasizes leadership, rapid prototyping, and close work with senior leadership and customers to drive results within ArcBest’s strategic AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Robotics, CS or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience writing production level code in C++/Python.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, ROS2, Docker and GitHub.
• Ability to initiate and lead large-scale technical projects.
• Experience with large-scale vision-based datasets.
• Strong software engineering skills in design, containerization, testing, and debugging.
• Familiar with imaging modalities and multiple sensor domains; cameras and image processing; deploying CV/ML models; PyTorch/OpenCV/NumPy.

Responsibilities

• Architect full-stack vision solutions.
• Investigate novel computer vision approaches to optimize performance of vision systems.
• Leverage large volumes of real-world video and 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.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, contributing to skill development.
• Help build an AI team with best practices and inclusive culture.
• Apply Agile and CI in software development and maintenance.
• Develop and document system requirements, and decompose into components.
• Engage leadership and customers for updates, guidance, and showcasing results.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

C++

Programming

Robotics

Computer Vision

Communication

Teamwork

Startup mindset

Education

Master's Degree in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

ROS2

Docker

GitHub

CUDA

GStreamer

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.
• C++
• Communicating Complex Concepts
• 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 [1] ArcBest View™ its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.