Senior Robotics Engineer, Perception

Treeswift

. Drive outcomes across perception, mapping, sensor fusion, and calibration .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in SLAM development and sensor calibration, with a strong focus on improving product quality and performance in robotics applications. Proficient in C++ and Python, with a solid background in perception and data quality management.

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SLAM DevelopmentC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSensor CalibrationLiDAR Experience

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Hard Skills

Perception for RoboticsAutomated Data-Driven CalibrationMulti-User Point-Cloud MappingData Quality ManagementGPS-Degraded Environment Performance

Soft Skills

CollaborationOwnershipAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

LiDARUltra-Wide Angle Cameras

Industry Keywords

Sensor FusionCalibrationRoboticsMapping

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive outcomes across perception, mapping, sensor fusion, and calibration
Improve product quality and consistency across an increasing breadth of operating conditions
Lead SLAM development, incorporating new sensor evolutions and improving performance in GPS-degraded environments
Fuse multi-user, multi-session point-cloud maps
Automate alignment of LiDAR and imagery data to produce consistent large-scale scenes
Eliminate the need for extrinsic measurements on vehicle sensors in the field
Improve the ability to detect and correct potential data-quality issues at their source
Collaborate with the robotics and enterprise software team

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of experience in perception for robotics
Comfortable in a fast-pace and high-ownership environment
Proficient in C++ and Python
Extensive experience developing SLAM solutions, ideally involving ground-based LiDAR
Experience with extrinsic and intrinsic sensor calibration, including automated data-driven calibration
Prior experience with ultra-wide angle cameras is a nice-to-have
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to support all new parents
Flexible, unlimited paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Free OneMedical membership
Commuter benefits
Snacks, goodies, and team lunches provided twice a week