Senior Engineer – Perception Modeling

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. Lead the architecture and development of advanced perception systems focused on large-scale multi-modal foundation models and knowledge generalization across vehicle generations .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $172,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, with a strong focus on developing and deploying advanced perception systems for autonomous vehicles. Proficient in mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional experts to enhance autonomous driving technology.

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Machine LearningDeep LearningNeural Network DesignPython ProgrammingTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Object DetectionSemantic SegmentationInstance SegmentationSensor FusionMulti-Object TrackingEnd-to-End PerceptionKnowledge DistillationModel CompressionSynthetic Data GenerationMulti-Modal Automated Labeling

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

TensorFlowPyTorchScientific Computing Libraries

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Industry Keywords

Autonomous DrivingRoboticsFoundation ModelsSensor SimulationComputer Vision

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture and development of advanced perception systems focused on large-scale multi-modal foundation models and knowledge generalization across vehicle generations
Architect and scale synthetic data generation and sensor simulation capabilities for long-tail edge cases, unseen off-log scenarios, and closed-loop evaluation
Drive knowledge transfer from large teacher/foundation models to efficient onboard real-time perception models through distillation and post-training techniques
Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to senior and mid-level engineers
Collaborate with ML engineers and research scientists to advance Level 4 autonomous driving technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
Masters or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
In-depth understanding of common Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms
Experience designing, training, and analyzing neural networks for object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, visual classification, motion/gesture recognition, sensor fusion, multitask learning, multi-object tracking, and/or end-to-end perception
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries and Python bindings development experience
Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, and testing methods
Experience mentoring and leading others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
E-Verify employment eligibility verification required for newly hired employees
Preferred: experience designing, training, or fine-tuning Foundation Models for autonomous driving or robotic perception
Preferred: expertise in World Models, generative video/lidar prediction, scene synthesis, and sensor simulation
Preferred: experience with Knowledge Distillation and model compression techniques
Preferred: experience with Synthetic Data Generation and multi-modal automated labeling systems
Preferred: publications in premier computer vision or machine learning conferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with a company match
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Additional bonus or company equity may be included
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture