Robotics Engineer III - Perception - FS

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Robotics Engineer III - Perception to architect full-stack vision solutions, improve CV models, and lead AI initiatives using real-world data. You will work with embedded hardware, GPUs, and cloud data pipelines, guiding junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement within an Agile/CI framework while engaging with senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in robotics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year as Robotics Engineer II - Perception or equivalent (preferred).
• 4 years of production-level C++/Python coding experience.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, ROS2, Docker and version control (GitHub).

Responsibilities

• Architect full-stack vision solutions.
• Investigate novel computer vision approaches to optimize performance.
• Leverage 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, building a strong AI team.
• Apply Agile and CI practices in software development.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer Vision

Active Learning

Linux

Programming

Communicating Complex Concepts

Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery

Education

Master's Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

ROS2

Docker

GitHub

PyTorch

OpenCV

NumPy

CUDA

Job description

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.