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Senior Staff AI Software Engineer, Perception

Agility Robotics
Location
Hybrid- Any Office (Fremont, CA, Salem, OR, or Pittsburgh, PA); Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years in machine learning/perception for robotics
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience architecting ML/perception systems for safety-critical contexts
  • Deep expertise in deep convolutional neural networks, multi-object tracking, data association, supervised learning, and pose estimation
  • Experience making system-level tradeoffs across sensing modalities and compute constraints
  • Track record of setting technical direction at an organization level
Nice to have
  • Direct experience supporting a safety case or certification submission
  • Experience architecting redundant or diverse sensing systems for safety-rated perception
  • Experience architecting perception systems for humanoid or legged robots
  • Experience representing technical architecture to regulators, third-party certifiers, or safety auditors
  • Substantial experience with failure mode analysis (FMEA) and hazard analysis
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff AI Software Engineer focused on Perception, you will lead the technical vision and architecture for how Digit, a humanoid robot, perceives its environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in dynamic settings. Your role involves hands-on development, analyzing architectural trade-offs, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring other engineers. You will also evaluate emerging technologies and set standards for machine learning-based perception systems.

Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan with 6% company match
  • Equity in the form of company stock options
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays
  • Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at certain locations
  • Generous paid parental leave programs
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used
  • Final salary is dependent on various factors and may change
  • Role involves significant responsibility and technical leadership
  • Remote work is available but may require occasional office presence
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