
Robot Perception Engineer – Smart Robotics
Bright Machines
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year
About the role
- Develop computer vision and deep learning algorithms for visual inspection (defect detection, classification, quality validation) and vision-based navigation (localization, visual servoing, pose estimation)
- Design data capture strategies, apply augmentation techniques, and train/fine-tune models for inspection and navigation tasks
- Build and maintain data pipelines and MLOps workflows for training, evaluation, model versioning, and production monitoring
- Collaborate with Mechanical engineers to design illumination setups and optimize imaging configurations
- Support model inference optimization for GPU deployment using CUDA, TensorRT, and related frameworks
- Harden perception solutions for production reliability and work with field teams on deployment and customer rollouts
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or a related field with 1–3 years in computer vision/ML
- Strong Python skills with experience in PyTorch or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with image acquisition, camera systems, and sensor integration
- Solid understanding of imaging systems (cameras, sensors, optics, lighting)
- Familiarity with 3D geometry, pose estimation, and basic electronics for vision systems
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Hard Skills & Tools
computer visiondeep learningdefect detectionclassificationquality validationlocalizationvisual servoingpose estimationPythonPyTorch