Robotic Software Engineer (Senior, Staff or Lead) (Perception)

About the role

We're a robotics company building autonomous systems that operate in complex, dynamic environments. Our perception stack lets our robots understand, localize, and navigate the world in real time, and we care as much about robust, maintainable engineering as we do about raw algorithm performance.

We're hiring a Perception Engineer to design and build the SLAM, state estimation, and computer vision our robots rely on in the field. You'll take perception algorithms from research to reliable, production-ready software, working alongside our robotics, controls, and systems engineers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging the gap between theory and deployment, turning academic algorithms into efficient, well-engineered systems.

How leveling works

This is one role, open at the Senior, Staff, or Lead level. The responsibilities below reflect the core of the role at every level. You don't need to decide which level fits you before applying. The selected candidate will be placed at the level commensurate with the skills, scope, and experience they demonstrate through the interview process, and the offer will align with that level. Senior and Staff are individual-contributor positions. Lead carries the same technical scope plus people-leadership responsibilities, for candidates who want them.

What you'll do (all levels)

Senior Perception Engineer

Staff Perception Engineer

Lead Perception Engineer

Required qualifications (all levels)

Preferred qualifications

What we offer

• Work on cutting-edge robotics perception problems with real-world constraints

• The opportunity to own and evolve core autonomy components

• A collaborative, engineering-driven team culture

• Access to real robots, real data, and real impact

The anticipated starting base salary for this position is $140,000 to $185,000 per year, placed by level as described above

Compensation

Competitive base salary, full benefits, and a highly motivating equity incentive package. Flexible time off policy. We focus on output, impact, and the ability to work alongside a stellar interdisciplinary team.

Location

Philadelphia, PA. This is a full-time, on-site role. No remote candidates will be considered at this time.

Travel

None required, though domestic and international opportunities exist for engineers who want field exposure.

Additional Information

Clear standard background checks are required pre-hire, post-hire, and at any time during employment. Permanent U.S. residency is required.