Robotics Perception Engineer — Vision & AI Systems

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Robotics Engineer - Perception to design and implement robotic perception software using C++, Python, and CUDA. The role involves building perception pipelines, 3D point cloud processing, and ML-enhanced perception for robust autonomous systems.

The position requires a strong background in computer vision, robotics, and software development, with opportunities to interact with senior leadership and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior experience in computer vision, AI, or related field.
• Strong programming skills and systems analysis required; familiarity with CUDA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and build robotic software systems that are productive and safe to operate.
• Create advanced algorithms for the purpose of robotic perception.
• Develop software and processes that dictate robotic systems functionality.
• Utilize computer vision algorithms for perception pipelines.
• Utilize 3D Point Cloud processing for perception pipelines.
• Utilize machine learning to enhance perception systems for robustness and speed.
• Implement Agile development and CI concepts in software development and maintenance.
• Meet with senior leadership and external customers to provide updates and showcase results.

Skills

C++

Linux

Robotics

Programming

Computer Vision

Troubleshooting

Active Learning

Communicating Complex Concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/related field

Master's Degree in Robotics/EE/CS or equivalent

Tools

CUDA

Job description

ArcBest is seeking a Robotics Engineer - Perception to design and implement robotic perception software using C++, Python, and CUDA. The role involves building perception pipelines, 3D point cloud processing, and ML-enhanced perception for robust autonomous systems.

The position requires a strong background in computer vision, robotics, and software development, with opportunities to interact with senior leadership and support strategic initiatives.