Demo

Staff Perception Vision Engineer

Motion Recruitment
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
This client in the robotics space is hiring an engineer who can focus on designing and implementing advanced vision solutions for robotic systems, utilizing a range of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and sensor integration. This is a full time opportunity that is onsite north of Boston, MA.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related discipline
  • Extensive professional programming experience in modern languages such as Python, C , or Rust
  • Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing perception algorithms for robotic or automated systems
  • Skilling in applying both classical and machine learning approaches for image processing, classification, depth measurement, and structure analysis
  • Proficient with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch), computer vision libraries (OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, CUDA), and sensor fusion techniques.
  • Familiarity with multiple depth sensing modalities, including LiDAR, stereo vision, and time-of-flight

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Background deploying vision systems in operational robotic platforms
  • Understanding of robotic control systems, automation standards, and interface protocols
  • Experience using robotic simulation environments (Isaac Sim, Gazebo)
  • Knowledge of ROS2 development

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 60% Vision and perception algorithms
  • 25% Sensor systems
  • 15% ML models

Daily Responsibilities

  • 75% Hands On
  • 10% Management Duties
  • 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kaylyn Romano

Salary.com Estimation for Staff Perception Vision Engineer in Waltham, MA
$121,163 to $156,026
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Staff Perception Vision Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Staff Perception Vision Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,267 - $107,792
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$101,387 - $124,118
Income Estimation: 
$119,030 - $151,900
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Motion Recruitment

  • Motion Recruitment La Grange, IL
  • A stable and established supply chain firm is hiring for a Lead Data Engineer in the Greater Chicago area. This role will be hybrid for the first 6 months,... more
  • Just Posted

  • Motion Recruitment Chicago, IL
  • A growing technology company is hiring a full-time Integrations Engineer for a remote role with a hybrid requirement in the Chicago or Denver area (two day... more
  • Just Posted

  • Motion Recruitment York, NY
  • Job Title: Recruiter - Entry Level Location: Hybrid NYC Join our company today to become a full-desk Tech Recruiter and learn how to grow a successful tech... more
  • Just Posted

  • Motion Recruitment Bloomington, MN
  • HYBRID ROLES – LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - MUST BE A US CITIZEN FOR THIS DEFENSE PROJECT Looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Hybrid Roles in Bloomington... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Staff Perception Vision Engineer jobs in the Waltham, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • Boston Dynamics Waltham, MA
  • We’re looking for a Staff Embedded Perception Engineer specializing in tactile sensing to help advance the next generation of robotic manipulation. In this... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Shield AI Boston, MA
  • Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!