Robust.AI · 2 months ago
Director of Perception
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expRobust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019, seeking talented individuals passionate about robotics and AI. As the Director of Perception, you will lead computer vision and sensing efforts, building a team to enable robots to perceive and interact with complex environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftwareWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Lead the perception team in developing state-of-the-art computer vision, sensor fusion, and 3D understanding systems for robotic applications
Define and execute the technical roadmap for perception capabilities, balancing near-term product needs with long-term innovation
Sensor & compute selection, validation & integration
Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of perception engineers, computer vision researchers, and ML engineers
Drive the development of robust perception systems that handle real-world variability, edge cases, and challenging environmental conditions
Collaborate closely with robotics, planning, controls, and ML teams to ensure seamless integration of perception into complete robotic systems
Establish best practices for data collection, annotation, model training, evaluation, and deployment of perception models
Partner with product and business teams to translate customer needs into technical requirements and deliverables
Stay current with latest research and industry developments, identifying opportunities to leverage cutting-edge techniques
Contribute to the broader technical strategy and culture of the organization
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience or BS with 10+ years
3+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams
Deep expertise in computer vision, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, 3D reconstruction, and/or scene understanding
Proven track record of shipping perception systems in real-world robotics or autonomous systems applications
Strong foundation in machine learning, particularly deep learning for vision tasks
Experience with sensor fusion across cameras, depth sensors, and other modalities
Excellent software engineering skills and experience with production ML systems
Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred
Experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, or industrial robotics
Experience with foundation models and their application to robotics perception
3D from multiview and multi-sensor including 3D reconstruction and semantic segmentation
Background in both classical computer vision techniques and modern deep learning approaches
Track record of building teams and culture in fast-paced startup environments
Experience with edge deployment and optimization of perception models
Benefits
Stock options and huge potential for growth.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.
Paid parental leave.
Company
Robust.AI
Robust.AI is a robotics company that focuses on creating human-centered robotic solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$42.5MKey Investors
Prime Movers LabJazz Venture PartnersPlayground Global
2023-04-20Series A· $20M
2020-10-28Series A· $15M
2019-06-06Seed· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Anthony Jules
Co-founder and CEO
Rodney Brooks
CTO & Founder
Recent News
2025-11-26
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