Staff Perception Vision Engineer

Kelly Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Massachusetts is seeking an on-site vision engineer to design and implement advanced perception solutions for robotic systems. You will work with Python/C++, ML methods, and sensor fusion across LiDAR, stereo, and ToF modalities.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration with robotics teams, and delivering robust perception pipelines for real-time operation near Boston. A strong CS/CV/ML background is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning.
• Hands-on experience with Python/C++/Rust.
• Design and optimization of perception algorithms.
• Knowledge of both classical and ML approaches for image processing and depth analysis.
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch) and CV libraries (OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, CUDA).
• Experience with LiDAR, stereo, and time-of-flight depth sensing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize perception algorithms for robotic systems.
• Integrate sensor systems and fusion techniques.
• Prototype ML models for real-time vision tasks.
• Collaborate with hardware and robotics teams.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Vision algorithms

Image processing

Sensor fusion

ML basics

Education

MS/PhD in CS/CV/ML

Tools

PyTorch

OpenCV

PCL

Open3D

CUDA

ROS2

Job description

$150000 - $180000

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.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.