475 perception jobs at 246 companies in United States
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Senior Perception Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
$125k-$187k/yrOnsiteFull Time
John DeereNYSE: DE: Manufactures and distributes agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with modern C++, applied ML for perception, experience with sensor data and perception pipelines, strong debugging and systems integration skills; BS required, MS preferred.
CaterpillarNYSE: CAT: Manufactures construction equipment, mining machinery, and industrial engines.
10+ YOE8+ MgmtExperienced systems architect for perception in autonomous machines; expertise in multi-sensor fusion, ML-based perception, edge deployment, validation and safety; typically 10+ years software/data experience and 8+ years team leadership.
Rhoda AI: Developing generalist robotic intelligence for real-world industrial automation.
4+ YOE4+ years in robotics perception or computer vision; strong C++, Python, or Rust; sensor integration and calibration; real-time perception pipelines; ROS/ROS2.
John DeereNYSE: DE: Manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery and equipment.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with modern C++, applied ML for perception, experience with sensor data pipelines, model training/deployment, and system-level debugging.
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
Expertise building and operating perception systems for deployed autonomous vehicles; systems-level reasoning, customer-focused product ownership, diagnosing real-world model failures, and collaborating across teams.
Zone 5 Technologies: Develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems and precision-guided missile technology.
6+ YOE6+ years experience in robotics perception, state estimation, or sensor fusion; strong C++ and embedded deployment skills; ROS2 and DDS experience; nonlinear estimator expertise; ability to obtain security clearance.
Teleo: Converts heavy machinery into remote-controlled autonomous robots.
3+ YOEM.S. or higher in a technical field, 3+ years applied ML with large-scale datasets, strong Python and PyTorch, experience shipping perception/ML systems, multi-modal sensor experience, and systems-thinking.
RanpakNYSE: PACK: Manufactures paper-based protective packaging systems and automation equipment.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or CS + 4 years engineering experience; strong C++ and robotics perception experience (OpenCV, PCL, ROS); Unix/Linux, parallel computing (TBB, CUDA), Eigen, Git, and CI/CD experience.
CNHNYSE: CNH: Designs and manufactures agricultural and construction machinery.
5+ YOEMaster's in engineering and 5+ years working on perception/computer vision systems; 5+ years software development with modern C++ and Python; experience with sensor fusion, cameras/LiDAR/radar, CI/CD, field testing, and team leadership.
Autonomous Solutions: ASI develops autonomous vehicle systems and fleet management software.
8+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE or related; typically 8+ years in perception/computer vision/robotics; advanced C++ and Python; experience with Linux, ROS/ROS2, real-time embedded systems, sensor fusion, lidar/camera/radar processing, and deploying ML in constrained environments.
C, C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, OpenCV, Point Cloud Library, PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, TensorRT, Linux, UDP, TCP, CAN, serial
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Expertise in perception, AI/ML, and robotics to develop algorithms that expand product and platform capabilities; strong engineering and problem-solving skills.
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
Advanced degree in CS/Robotics/EE, deep perception and ML experience, proficiency in Python or C++, hardware/software integration experience, and experience leading engineering teams for safety-critical systems.
KnightscopeNASDAQ: KSCP: Manufactures autonomous robots and communication devices for physical security.
7+ YOE7+ years shipping perception software; deep 3D computer vision and sensor-fusion expertise (LiDAR, camera, thermal); strong ML fundamentals (CNNs, transformers); production deployment experience (TensorRT, ONNX, CUDA); fluency in C++ and Python; ROS2 experience.
Ford Motor CompanyNYSE: F: Ford manufactures, sells, and services vehicles and mobility solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; 5+ years as systems engineer; 3+ years on Near Field Perception projects; ultrasonic sensor knowledge; probabilistic filtering and mapping; DOORS/JAMA/POLARION experience; statistical analysis; strong communication.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
10+ YOEExpertise in deep learning and multi-sensor fusion for 3D obstacle perception; production model development, data-driven iteration, and strong Python/C++ programming; CUDA experience a plus.
XDOF: Data infrastructure and collection systems for general-purpose robot training.
5+ YOE5+ years in robot perception/computer vision, strong 3D vision and SLAM experience, hands-on pose estimation, deep learning training expertise, TensorRT/CUDA optimization, C++/Python and ROS/ROS2 proficiency.
TensorRT, CUDA, C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, ORB-SLAM, VINS-Mono, FastLIO, MediaPipe, MANO, OpenPose, SMPLify, Jetson, Horizon, FoundPose, FoundationPose, GDR-Net, NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting, SLAM, V-SLAM, AI coding agents
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
10+ YOE10+ years developing deep learning and multi-sensor fusion algorithms for perception; production DL experience; strong Python and/or C++; experience with PyTorch and CUDA; BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/sciences or equivalent.
Apptronik: Designs and manufactures humanoid robots for industrial automation.
8+ YOE8+ years of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex perception hardware for robotics; vendor management; strong optics and ISP tuning; proven problem-solving in high-speed data systems.