Robotics Perception Engineer

Robotics Perception Engineer
Hybrid – Vancouver, BC
$250,000 – $270,000 + Equity + Benefits

Our client is on the lookout for a Robotics Perception Engineer to join an ambitious team pushing the boundaries of humanoid and bipedal robotics.
In this high-impact role, you’ll play a central part in building the perception and navigation systems that enable intelligent movement through complex, ever-changing environments. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to real-world challenges—where advanced vision systems meet full-body control.
 
The Role:

As a Robotics Perception Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to the design and deployment of intelligent perception systems for advanced robotic platforms. Your focus will be on enabling real-time 3D understanding, localization, and navigation in dynamic, real-world environments.
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate perception into control and motion systems—bringing autonomous, full-body robotic behaviors to life.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing vision algorithms for object detection, depth estimation, scene segmentation, and 3D tracking.
• Fusing sensor data (camera, LiDAR, IMU, etc.) to achieve accurate real-time localization.
• Building scalable systems for data collection, training, testing, and performance tuning.
• Designing robust navigation and motion planning stacks.
• Ensuring efficient deployment of models on embedded platforms.
• Collaborating with AI, controls, and hardware teams to align perception with system-wide autonomy.

Core qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related disciplines.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Solid theoretical foundation in geometry, probability, and optimization.
• 3D scene understanding
• Depth estimation/stereo vision
• Object detection and tracking
• Visual-inertial SLAM or LiDAR mapping
• Navigation and planning for autonomous systems
• Experience working with humanoid or legged robots (advantageous).
• Familiarity with ROS 2, CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX, or model optimization techniques.
• Contributions to open-source projects or relevant academic publications.

Rewards

• Compensation: $250,000 – $270,000 salary + stock options
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model based in Vancouver
• Benefits: Extended healthcare, paid time off, and employee equity
• Tech: Access to production-ready humanoid robotics platforms
• Impact: Be part of a visionary team shaping the future of autonomous mobility
• Growth: Opportunities for specialization, leadership, and innovation

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