Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced algorithms for robotic perception systems tailored to industrial welding tasks
• Integrate data from diverse vision sensors such as RGB/GigE, LiDAR, and ToF depth sensors
• Oversee research initiatives addressing complex welding-related challenges using image processing and 3D sensor fusion
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and lead experiments evaluating state-of-the-art deep learning models
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering collaboration
• Contribute to strategic decisions about system architecture and robotics perception technologies

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing machine learning algorithms for real-world robotics systems
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with C++
• Deep understanding of neural networks, deep learning architectures, and 3D data processing
• Extensive experience with vision sensors (RGB, LiDAR, ToF) and sensor fusion techniques
• Proven track record of leading projects and bridging theoretical research with practical solutions

Benefits

• Daily free lunch
• Flexible PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave (12–14 weeks total for birthing parents)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous employee referral bonuses

About the Company

Path Robotics is building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world, closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries through perception, reasoning, and control.