Senior Perception Engineer

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Boston Dynamics is hiring a Senior Perception Engineer for the Stretch PerML team to build and improve perception systems on a production robot fleet deployed with customers worldwide. The role focuses on object detection, localization, state estimation, and calibration, plus supporting infrastructure and reliability testing. You will apply robotics and computer vision techniques to real warehouse problems and harden perception approaches for varied conditions.

• Apply robotics and computer vision techniques to solve real problems on Stretch
• Harden existing perception approaches for robustness in varied warehouse conditions
• Evaluate performance through robot testing and data analysis, turning findings into improvements
• Write efficient, testable, maintainable C++ and Python code
• Collaborate with PerML teammates and adjacent teams such as controls, manipulation, and Platform

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• 1+ years of industry experience, or substantial internship, co-op, research, or project experience
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python with knowledge of best practices
• Ability to clearly explain technical results and trade-offs in writing and in person
• Hands-on approach to debugging problems on real hardware and data
• Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available

• Experience with object detection, localization, state estimation, or sensor calibration
• Experience with robotics perception systems and field data
• Familiarity with sensor drivers, visualization tools, and data processing pipelines