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Stealth Robotics Start-up | Fresh Funding | Scaling Up Perception Engineer &##128176; $140,000 - $200,000 + Equity &##128205; Pittsburgh, PA We’re working with a fast-growing robotics start-up that has just closed a Series A funding round and is now expanding its world-class engineering team. Backed by top-tier investors, this company is building the next generation of autonomous robotic systems designed for dynamic, unstructured environments. They are now looking for a Perception Engineer to help develop and deploy cutting-edge vision and sensor fusion algorithms that power real-world autonomy. Why You Should Be Excited Shape the perception stack - contribute to the development of real-time, multi-modal sensor fusion systems. Solve real-world autonomy challenges - work on complex problems in SLAM, sensor calibration, and scene understanding. Collaborate with world-class engineers - join a highly skilled team solving some of the toughest robotics problems. The Challenge The team is developing a state-of-the-art perception system that enables autonomous robots to understand and navigate their environments in real time. As a Perception Engineer, you will work on sensor fusion, SLAM, object detection, and deep learning-based scene understanding. Your algorithms will directly impact the robot’s ability to operate autonomously in GPS-denied and dynamically changing settings. Roles & Responsibilities Develop robust multi-sensor perception algorithms integrating LiDAR, cameras, radar, and IMU. Build and optimize SLAM, object detection, and scene segmentation pipelines for real-time deployment. Implement state estimation and sensor fusion techniques (e.g., Kalman Filters, Factor Graphs) to improve robot localization. Work with deep learning models for semantic segmentation, object tracking, and depth estimation. Collaborate with software, planning, and controls teams to ensure seamless perception integration into robotic autonomy stacks. Optimize perception algorithms for real-time performance on embedded and edge computing hardware. Contribute to research, prototyping, and deployment of next-generation perception architectures. Key Skills & Experience ~3+ years’ experience in computer vision, sensor fusion, or robotic perception. ~ Strong background in SLAM, multi-sensor fusion, and probabilistic state estimation. ~ Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in ROS2, OpenCV, PCL, or similar libraries. ~ Deep learning experience (PyTorch, TensorFlow) for object detection and scene understanding. ~ Experience with LiDAR, radar, and vision-based perception systems. ~ Understanding of real-time processing and optimization techniques for embedded or edge hardware. ~ M.S./Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience). Benefits Equity options (Own a meaningful stake in what you’re building) Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Hybrid work flexibility Annual learning & development stipend Top-tier hardware & software tools provided Flexible PTO If you’re ready to develop the future of robotic perception and push the boundaries of real-world autonomy, send over your resume to apply today!

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