Staff Perception Vision Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an engineer in the robotics space to design and implement advanced vision solutions for robotic systems onsite north of Boston, MA. You will apply AI, machine learning, and sensor integration to enable perception and decision-making in dynamic environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of perception algorithms, ML models, and sensor fusion, with collaboration across teams and real-time optimization using PyTorch, OpenCV, and ROS2 in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in CS, CV, ML, or related discipline.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience designing perception algorithms for robotics.
• Experience with both classical and ML image processing.
• Proficiency with PyTorch and CV libraries.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, stereo, and ToF sensing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement vision and perception modules for robotic systems.
• Develop sensor integration and fusion capabilities.
• Prototype ML models for perception tasks.
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Advanced degree

Python/C++/Rust

Perception algorithms

Image processing (ML)

PyTorch

CV libraries

Sensor fusion

LiDAR/stereo/ToF

Education

Master's degree in CS/CV/ML

Tools

OpenCV

PCL

Open3D

CUDA

ROS2

Gazebo/Isaac Sim

Job description

This client in the robotics space is hiring an engineer who can focus on designing and implementing advanced vision solutions for robotic systems, utilizing a range of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and sensor integration. This is a full time opportunity that is onsite north of Boston, MA.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related discipline
• Extensive professional programming experience in modern languages such as Python, C++, or Rust
• Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing perception algorithms for robotic or automated systems
• Skilling in applying both classical and machine learning approaches for image processing, classification, depth measurement, and structure analysis
• Proficient with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch), computer vision libraries (OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, CUDA), and sensor fusion techniques.
• Familiarity with multiple depth sensing modalities, including LiDAR, stereo vision, and time-of-flight

Desired Skills & Experience

• Background deploying vision systems in operational robotic platforms
• Understanding of robotic control systems, automation standards, and interface protocols
• Experience using robotic simulation environments (Isaac Sim, Gazebo)
• Knowledge of ROS2 development

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Vision and perception algorithms
• 25% Sensor systems
• 15% ML models

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On
• 10% Management Duties
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kaylyn Romano