Sr. Software Perception Engineer

Software Perception Engineer

Join a team solving some of the toughest perception challenges in mobile off‑road robotics. In this role, you will design, implement, and test advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to integrate your work into production‑ready software and hardware platforms that power next‑generation autonomous and operator‑assist systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality perception algorithms for mobile off‑road machines, including sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification.
• Design, implement, test, and optimize perception software in C and ROS.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate perception capabilities into full autonomy stacks and hardware platforms.
• Document architecture specifications, software designs, verification plans, test cases, and operational/safety procedures.
• Support data collection and analysis from robotic and manned platforms; assist with data annotation and iterative ML training cycles.
• Debug, test, and maintain perception software using modern development tools and participate in verification and validation activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in C , ROS, and algorithm development.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy

• Working knowledge of perception for mobile robotics, including:
  • Computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning techniques.
  • Experience with lidar, radar, and camera‑based sensing.
• Ability to design, write, test, and review autonomy and operator‑assist perception software.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Software Development & Tools

• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Experience with:
  • C , Python, Eigen
  • Azure DevOps or Jira
  • CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, GoogleTest, Artifactory, Clang
• Knowledge of cloud compute/storage tools (AWS EC2, S3, Batch).
• Experience with ROS or AIS, OpenCV, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and related development tools.
• Ability to contribute to integration and testing of complex autonomy systems with a focus on safety and productivity.

Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of perception challenges in autonomy and operator‑assist systems.
• Excellent mathematical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for innovation and solving complex, multi‑subsystem problems.

Experience Level

• Intermediate, Looking for 5 Years Experience
• Position is located out of Pittsburgh, PA.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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Salary : $50 - $62