Symbotic · 5 months ago
Advanced Robotics Engineer - Robot Perception
USA Wilmington, MA - HQ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Robotics Engineer specializing in Robot Perception will develop advanced perception systems for automated warehouse solutions, focusing on object detection, sensor calibration, and enhancing simulation environments.
MobileRetailRoboticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Develop Advanced Perception Systems: Design and implement architectures that integrate state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning techniques
Maintain Software Engineering Excellence: Develop and sustain robust, high-quality software while adhering to best practices including thorough code reviews, testing, and documentation
Collaborate with Planning Teams: Work closely with robot planning and manipulation groups to embed perception data into control pipelines
Optimize Decision-Making Workflows: Design and refine processes that enable real-time robotic actions based on integrated perception data
Create and Curate Datasets: Build comprehensive datasets from millions of daily cases, incorporating data augmentation, precise automated labeling, and rigorous quality assurance
Enhance Simulation Environments: Leverage synthetic data generation and advanced simulation techniques (e.g., Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, GenAI) to bridge the sim-to-real gap
Drive Research and Innovation: Stay current with advancements in robotics perception, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities
Foster Collaboration and Mentorship: Engage with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of robotics engineering and robotic perception software development experience
Expertise in a modern programming language (C++, C#, and/or Python)
Strong grasp of computer vision methodologies such as semantic/instance segmentation, object detection, tracking, pose estimation, SLAM, 3D mapping, sensor calibration, sensor fusion techniques
Experience in building and managing large-scale datasets
Developing data pipelines and implementing innovative, scalable solutions
Proven ability to integrate perception systems with planning and manipulation stacks
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for addressing complex engineering challenges
Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in multidisciplinary environments
Preferred
Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Publication record in top-tier computer vision and machine learning conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, CoRL, ICML, ICLR) and journals
Familiarity with state-of-the-art perception methods (NeRFs, Gaussian Splatting, LLMs, Diffusion Processes)
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
Company
Symbotic
Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.
501-1000 employees
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