Perception Engineer

About Us At Gather AI, we're not just developing software; we're transforming the landscape of warehouse intelligence. Our innovative vision-driven platform leverages autonomous drones and existing infrastructure to capture real-time data, digitizing traditionally manual workflows. This revolutionary approach enhances operational efficiency, safety, and accuracy, redefining what it means to deliver 'on-time, in full.' If you're eager to be part of groundbreaking technology that significantly impacts a crucial industry, Gather AI is your destination. Join us in leading the charge within the dynamic robotics sector, as we reshape the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time. About the Team This role is positioned at the intersection of our Autonomy, Machine Learning, Hardware, and Product teams. You will work collaboratively with engineers specializing in drone technology, MHE Vision, and embedded systems. You'll also partner with the Product team to define scanning accuracy requirements and collaborate with Hardware and Operations to optimize camera mounting, lighting, and deployment in real-world warehouse settings. About the Role We are in search of a Staff Perception Engineer to take comprehensive technical ownership of one of Gather AI's two primary production platforms: our drone-based inventory scanning system or our MHE Vision product, which are currently implemented in customer warehouses. Your role will involve applying systems-level rigor to enhance a platform that is already functional, with goals of accelerating deployment, streamlining operation, and improving reliability at scale. This is a high-ownership, high-impact position, essential to ensuring the quality of every scan performed by our system. You will guide the technical direction and deliver measurable impacts on production systems serving real clients. What You’ll Do Conduct an audit of the camera and imaging subsystems across MHEV and Modal: assess current performance metrics (barcode decode rates, read distances, motion blur effects), and identify primary bottlenecks. Research, evaluate, and select camera and sensor hardware, specifying resolution, sensor size, lens options, and exposure controls suitable for industrial warehouse environments. Implement and fine-tune auto-exposure, gain control, and lighting strategies to adapt to variable warehouse lighting conditions, including mitigating motion blur for dynamic platforms. Develop image quality metrics and monitoring systems to sustain performance as deployments expand. Collaborate with the ML team to ensure that perception model inputs align with training and inference quality standards.

Mission Summary: Join our innovative team as a Staff/Principal Engineer specializing in Perception Capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will leverage advanced computer vision and deep learning technologies to develop state-of-the-art software solutions. Your extensive experience will encompass critical domains such as detection, classification, segmentation, and tracking, alongside essential functions like data engines, labeling policies, training pipelines, model optimization, simulation, and testing. Your commitment to excellence will drive substantial impact on our products, as you take initiative and ownership of outcomes. We are looking for someone eager to enhance the perception stack of self-driving vehicles. You will navigate unique challenges associated with safety-critical, open-world applications, ensuring rigorous engineering excellence and thorough evaluation. You will devise innovative solutions to complex issues, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams focused on capabilities to design, implement, and validate comprehensive solutions. What you’ll be doing: Lead the development and implementation of solutions that integrate perception components with downstream modules within our autonomy system. Analyze the performance of the perception subsystem, proactively identifying potential limitations regarding system-level capabilities. Document and lead cross-team efforts to resolve any identified hazards. Collaborate on innovative solutions to tackle “long tail” challenges, including synthetic data generation, advanced data mining, or utilizing language embeddings in onboard models. Depending on your expertise, you may also assist in optimizing and deploying models to vehicles, ensuring compliance with the constraints of our onboard hardware and functional requirements. Interface with systems and safety engineers, test engineers, and data analysts to ensure accurate requirements, test coverage, and performance metrics.

Agility Robotics stands at the forefront of robotics innovation. Our flagship robot, Digit, is the first of its kind to be implemented in workplaces worldwide. Our team is distinguished by its expertise in designing, engineering, and delivering robots that possess advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency—specifically tailored to collaborate with humans in environments made for people. Every day, we tackle engineering challenges and develop groundbreaking solutions that will ultimately make robots an integral part of daily life. This mission fuels our passion: enhancing business productivity and enriching the lives of individuals.About the PositionWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to become an integral part of our Skills team, focusing on the integration of perception models into practical robotic applications. In this role, you will spearhead perception integration initiatives aimed at constructing robust, structured representations of the world that can be effectively utilized within robotic workflows. You will take charge of the performance of the perception stack on the robot, engaging with actual hardware and validating your solutions in production scenarios. Collaboration with AIML teams will be essential as you integrate both proprietary and third-party methods to fulfill customer and task-specific requirements. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work with real systems, excels at solving end-to-end integration challenges, and is dedicated to ensuring reliable perception performance in production environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop robust perception algorithms and applications that utilize existing models to enhance reliability and simplify estimation in robotic tasks (e.g., stacks, pallets, conveyors, flow racks).Define and maintain reusable APIs to facilitate interactions between the task planner and skills layer with a library of perception capabilities.Integrate perception functionalities with other robotic skills, including manipulation behaviors, using state machines, behavior trees, and task planners.Manage datasets and conduct experiments to validate perception skills under various task conditions and scenarios.

Join Motional's Pittsburgh office, located in the vibrant Hazelwood Green development, a key initiative aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood with thoughtful and sustainable practices. Enjoy stunning views of the Monongahela River while working in this state-of-the-art facility.Mission Overview:We are excited to announce an opening for a highly driven Staff Engineer in our newly established Design Release Engineering team, part of the Vehicle Platform Engineering group. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the design release and integration of our autonomous vehicle's compute and connectivity subsystem. As the primary technical authority, you will guide the end-to-end design, validation, and production readiness of our cutting-edge compute hardware and controllers. Your efforts will ensure robust technical execution, facilitate supplier and cross-functional collaboration, and deliver hardware that meets performance, cost, and schedule targets.Your Responsibilities:Lead the comprehensive design release of high-performance compute and connectivity hardware, covering mechanical mounting, thermal management, electrical interfaces, and vehicle network integration.Drive technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to ongoing engineering support and improvements.Oversee the creation and release of all engineering documentation, including models, drawings, Bills of Material (BOM), specifications, and test reports, ensuring they align with vehicle-level design.Define and maintain the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), ensuring successful validation against system performance objectives.Manage the Engineering Change (ECN) process for compute and connectivity hardware, ensuring transparency, cost impact analysis, version control, and comprehensive cross-functional agreement.Act as the main technical and program liaison with suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), monitoring part maturity through DV, PV, and PPAP phases to guarantee tooling and delivery readiness.Cultivate strong partnerships with Systems Engineering, Autonomy, Software Infrastructure, Quality, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure seamless hardware integration and manufacturability (DFM/DFA).Lead technical program reviews and design readiness assessments, proactively developing risk mitigation strategies to align compute hardware maturity with program milestones.Provide consistent, concise updates to technical leadership regarding design maturity, validation progress, outstanding issues, and timely resolution metrics.

About UsAurora is dedicated to advancing the benefits of self-driving technology in a safe, swift, and widespread manner.Discover the Aurora Driver which aims to usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, enhancing safety, efficiency, and accessibility for all.At Aurora, you will collaborate with a team of passionate and intelligent individuals, tackling complex challenges while furthering your expertise. Stay updated on our latest developments by visiting aurora.tech or following us on LinkedIn.Aurora seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who are eager to contribute to the future of transportation, aiming to enhance road safety, deliver essential goods efficiently, and promote accessible mobility for everyone. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our Aurora Services Engineering team, playing a pivotal role in developing our fleet management tools.The Aurora Services Engineering team builds comprehensive solutions, including backend services, web applications, mobile apps, and real-time onboard code, facilitating the large-scale commercial operation of autonomous vehicle fleets. Our goal is to create software that manages the commercial aspects of our platform, including task assignment for autonomous vehicles, remote support, fleet management, and customer order processing. As we prepare to significantly expand our fleet and integrate with partners on an API level, our tools are essential for the smooth daily operations of our business.As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you will be part of a team that develops solutions for autonomous vehicle terminal operations, overseeing the launch and landing of vehicles at locations owned by Aurora and our major clients. You will enhance existing products and design entirely new features, making substantial contributions to the efficiency of terminal operations at Aurora.

About Aurora Aurora Innovation is dedicated to advancing transportation by safely and quickly deploying self-driving technology. The company aims to make mobility and logistics safer, more efficient, and accessible for everyone. Discover the Aurora Driver to learn more about Aurora's core technology. Role Overview: Senior Staff Software Engineer - Vehicle I/O This Senior Staff Software Engineer position sits within the Vehicle Connectivity team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team builds and maintains Aurora’s vehicle connectivity stack, which underpins secure, reliable, and observable communications between self-driving vehicles and the cloud.

Join Duolingo, a leading language-learning platform, as a Staff Product Researcher. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our product offerings through innovative research practices. Your insights will directly influence product development and user experience, ensuring that our solutions meet the needs of our diverse user base.

Join Latitude AI as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Perception State Estimation, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge automated driving technologies. Collaborate with a team of experts in machine learning, robotics, and sensor systems to enhance the driving experience for millions. Your work will involve creating advanced algorithms for multi-object tracking, uncertainty estimation, and scene analysis, transforming innovative concepts into reliable, production-grade systems. Together, we strive to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable.

Join Motional as a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing product quality through robust supplier quality management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that suppliers meet our high standards. Your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of innovative autonomous vehicle technologies.

About UsAurora Innovation is dedicated to advancing self-driving technology to create a safer, more efficient, and accessible future for everyone.Discover The Aurora Driver and join us in shaping a new era in mobility and logistics.At Aurora, you will engage with complex challenges alongside a team of passionate and intelligent individuals, enhancing your expertise and expanding your knowledge. Stay updated with the latest news by visiting aurora.tech or following us on LinkedIn.We seek a talented Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Compute Product Engineering team within the Hardware Product Engineering (HPE) group. The HPE Mechanical Design team is tasked with developing custom hardware modules for the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK), including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar systems.In this role, you will lead the development of the next-generation Aurora Driver Module, integrating our Primary Computer and Electronic Control Units for our autonomous vehicle platform. You will be responsible for the mechanical architecture from conception through production, ensuring robust and manufacturable designs for safety-critical compute hardware. Additionally, you will support and sustain products throughout their lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative electro-mechanical solutions.

Role Overview Aurora Innovation is hiring a Staff People Business Partner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on developing and supporting people strategies that help teams thrive. The position works closely with company leadership to strengthen talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. What You Will Do Partner with leaders to shape and execute people strategies aligned with business goals Support talent development programs and initiatives Promote employee engagement and a culture of excellence Contribute to solutions that improve organizational performance and satisfaction Who We’re Looking For Experienced in people operations or HR business partnership Strong background in talent development and employee engagement Comfortable collaborating with senior leaders on strategy and implementation

Join Waabi, a trailblazer in the field of Physical AI, founded by AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing autonomous transportation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to power commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Our esteemed partnerships with industry leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech fuel our mission.With a rapidly expanding presence across offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, we are actively seeking diverse, innovative, and collaborative individuals eager to make a positive impact on the world. Discover more at: www.waabi.aiAs we scale through 2026, our Infrastructure team is committed to enhancing our ML infrastructure for improved efficiency while ensuring our engineering and research systems operate seamlessly. We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting physical computer systems and networks, as well as cloud systems when necessary. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with our hardware team to design and implement vehicle computing and networking solutions, actively contributing to our physical infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives, CI systems, and software delivery.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers, using an AI-first approach to facilitate safe self-driving at scale.- Partner with the hardware team on the design and implementation of vehicle computing and networking solutions.- Coordinate with software and hardware teams for operating system and software deployment in vehicles.- Assist in performance tuning and diagnostics for vehicle computing and networks as required.- Work collaboratively with teams to implement and maintain high-volume data pipelines.- Engage in various projects focused on designing, building, and deploying tools, systems, and infrastructure that support vehicle development.- Design and implement high-performance physical networks and computing systems.Qualifications:- BS, MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.- Over 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Duolingo seeks a Staff AI Research Engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role centers on pushing language learning forward using current AI techniques. What you will do Collaborate with researchers and engineers to design and refine machine learning models for the Duolingo platform. Build, test, and deploy advanced AI solutions aimed at improving how users learn languages. Role focus The position emphasizes hands-on work with modern AI methods to enhance the effectiveness and reach of Duolingo’s language learning tools.

Join Waabi, a cutting-edge organization founded by AI innovator Raquel Urtasun, leading the way in Physical AI technology. Our expert team is pioneering the future of autonomous transportation, powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Backed by esteemed partners in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech, we are at the forefront of innovation.With rapidly expanding offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, we are seeking diverse, innovative, and collaborative candidates eager to make a positive global impact. For more insights, visit: www.waabi.aiYour Role:- Collaborate within a dynamic team of engineers and research scientists employing an AI-centric approach to facilitate safe, large-scale self-driving solutions.- Spearhead the design and development of automotive-grade electrical distribution systems, encompassing wire harnesses, connectors, load analysis, pinouts, and vehicle networking.- Craft intricate 3D CAD assemblies that integrate both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and proprietary hardware across varying vehicle zones.- Customize integration strategies for a range of vehicle platforms, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks, while meeting specific technical criteria.- Produce production-ready 2D and 3D CAD packages, implementing GD&T and detailed specifications to ensure precision in fabrication, including development and maintenance of device transmittals.- Leverage extensive knowledge in injection molding, machining, sheet metal, and casting to enhance part design for manufacturability.- Oversee technical execution from initial prototyping to final vehicle launch, collaborating with build technicians to validate hardware functionality.- Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical interface challenges between proprietary technology and OEM platforms through rigorous analysis.- Manage comprehensive subsystem details, including bills of materials (BOMs) and mass roll-ups, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Join Motional’s Pittsburgh Team!Our Pittsburgh office is situated in the innovative Hazelwood Green development, a significant step towards revitalizing the neighborhood with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity. Enjoy stunning views of the Monongahela River while working in this state-of-the-art facility.Mission Overview:We are on the lookout for a dedicated Staff Design Release Engineer to become a key player in our newly established Design Release Engineering team within the Vehicle Platform Engineering group. This position will be responsible for the design release and seamless integration of vehicle control and interface subsystems, acting as the primary technical authority for essential vehicle modules such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Vehicle Interface Controllers (VIC), Cabin Monitoring Systems, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware. Your role is crucial in ensuring technical excellence, fostering supplier collaboration, and guaranteeing hardware delivery that aligns with performance, cost, and timing goals.Your Responsibilities:Lead the complete design release process for critical vehicle system hardware, focusing on mechanical mounting, alignment, thermal management, electrical interfaces, and network integration.Drive technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development to sustaining engineering and continuous enhancements.Oversee the creation and release of comprehensive engineering documentation, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level design.Work closely with OEM partners to guarantee smooth mechanical, electrical, and network integration of controllers and interface modules.Define and maintain the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) to validate against system performance criteria.Manage the Engineering Change (ECN) process, ensuring traceability, cost impact assessments, and cross-functional agreement.Serve as the primary technical contact for suppliers, monitoring part readiness through various development phases.Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Autonomy, Software Infrastructure, Quality, and Vehicle Integration teams for flawless hardware integration and performance.

Role Overview latitude is hiring a Staff Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including FreeRTOS. This position is based in Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, or Palo Alto, CA. What You Will Do Design and develop embedded software for new and existing products. Implement solutions using RTOS and FreeRTOS. Work closely with teams across hardware, firmware, and product to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. Contribute to the overall quality and stability of embedded platforms. Location Detroit, MI Pittsburgh, PA Palo Alto, CA

The ML Data Services team at Motional is on the lookout for a highly skilled and driven Staff Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to spearhead the design and operation of our essential machine learning data infrastructure. This pivotal position demands a unique combination of extensive technical knowledge in machine learning systems, large-scale data processing, and a proven track record of leadership to guide both individual contributors and the technical direction of the team.The ML Data Services team plays a crucial role in delivering reliable, high-quality, and easily accessible data for all machine learning applications. As the custodians of the 'Data Engineering' phase in the ML lifecycle, they oversee the most vital component of any ML system: the data itself. Our infrastructure supports hundreds of data pipelines and manages petabytes of data, which are integral to the success of our flagship products.

Motional is seeking a Staff Front End Engineer to join the Web Visualization Tooling team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This team builds and improves web-based tools and visualization systems that help machine learning engineers and directly support the performance and adaptability of Motional's autonomous vehicles. The work shapes feedback loops and strengthens the AV systems' responsiveness to real-world data. Key Responsibilities Define and uphold web development standards and best practices across teams. Coordinate with several groups to keep projects on track and delivered as planned. Design and scale a modern frontend ecosystem using React, TypeScript, and Vue. Work closely with teams in ML, frontend, UX, data services, data mining, and data annotation to ensure tools fit real workflows. Develop and maintain UI systems that are essential for internal stakeholders. Create user experiences that make complex, data-heavy applications approachable and intuitive. Focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability in all frontend projects. Iterate quickly and deliver results in a product-oriented setting. Requirements Strong drive to design and build user-facing visual applications with a focus on excellent UX. Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture. Comfort with Vue. Solid understanding of product principles, especially around UX and usability. Ability to work independently and take full ownership of projects. Proven ability to drive development with minimal supervision, along with strong learning and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including mentoring and delegating to engineers at different levels. Dedication to thorough technical design and documentation. Comfort working directly with customers to identify needs and deliver solutions. Bonus Experience Project management skills, especially with agile practices and operational excellence. Interest in delivering value continuously. Experience with backend technologies such as Node or Python. Background in game development or 3D visualization. Work Arrangement This position supports a hybrid schedule, combining remote flexibility with opportunities for in-office collaboration in Pittsburgh.

Join Latitude AI, a pioneering force in automated driving technology, where we are committed to revolutionizing the driving experience for everyone. Our team is at the forefront of developing Level 3 automation systems for Ford vehicles, making travel safer, more enjoyable, and less stressful.As a member of Latitude, you'll collaborate with industry-leading experts in machine learning, robotics, cloud infrastructure, mapping, sensor technologies, and safety engineering. Together, we are dedicated to creating a meaningful impact on the driving experiences of millions.As a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we operate with the agility of a tech startup, based in Pittsburgh, with engineering hubs in Dearborn, MI, and Palo Alto, CA.Meet Our Team:The Unified Model development team comprises highly skilled professionals specializing in state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning technologies. We work collaboratively to design advanced detection models capable of interpreting both static and dynamic entities. These models serve various downstream applications in autonomy, such as motion planning and localization.Our focus is on developing efficient, multi-view, multi-sensor deep learning models for tasks like 3D object detection, lane line identification, state estimation, and scene segmentation. Our ultimate objective is to transition these algorithms from research settings to real-world applications, optimizing them for onboard performance as production-grade vision systems.We stay ahead of the curve by continuously engaging with the latest research and pushing the boundaries of what's achievable. Our commitment is to develop pioneering ML algorithms that empower vehicles to interpret their environments in real-time.