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Staff Robotics Engineer - Robot Perception

Symbotic · USA Wilmington, MA - HQ · On-site

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About Symbotic

Discover Symbotic’s end-to-end warehouse automation solutions trusted by leading retailers and distributors. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

Develop Advanced Perception Systems: Design and implement architectures that integrate state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning techniques. Maintain Software Engineering Excellence : Develop and sustain robust, high-quality software while adhering to best practices including thorough code reviews, testing, and documentation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of robotics engineering and robotic perception software development experience
  • Advanced & Deep Learning Techniques: Familiarity with state-of-the-art perception methods (NeRFs, Gaussian Splatting, LLMs, Diffusion Processes) combined with proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
  • Data Engineering: Experience in building and managing large-scale datasets, developing data pipelines, and implementing innovative, scalable solutions
  • System Integration: Proven ability to integrate perception systems with planning and manipulation stacks to create robust, scalable end-to-end automation solutions
  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for addressing complex engineering challenges
  • Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in multidisciplinary environments
More about this role

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer specializing in Robot Perception to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing advanced perception systems for our automated warehouse solutions, and work on topics such as object detection and pose estimation, sensor calibration and fusion, tight integration with robot planning and manipulation, and creating comprehensive datasets from millions of cases handled daily. Additionally, you will work on improving our simulation environments to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world performance using state-of-the-art techniques. Your exceptional software engineering skills will drive the advancement of our robotic perception capabilities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in our automated warehouse solutions.

The Vision and Robotics team is dedicated to developing, deploying, and...

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