ML Engineer - Robotics

Clera

$220K — $300K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years of experience in Machine Learning, Robotics, or Computer Vision
  • Proficiency in Python and C++ for development
  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
  • Expertise in ROS or ROS2 for integration of ML models
  • Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or CARLA
  • Strong background in designing perception and control pipelines
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion and adaptive control techniques

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize machine learning models for perception and control
  • Build computer vision and sensor fusion systems using diverse data types
  • Integrate learning models with robotics software stacks (ROS/ROS2)
  • Design data collection and reinforcement learning workflows
  • Collaborate with engineers to deploy models in real-world environments
  • Continuously evaluate model performance and robustness

Benefits

  • Full on-site work environment in Mountain View, CA
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading AI and hardware researchers
  • Challenging interdisciplinary problems in cutting-edge robotics
  • Pioneering work that shapes the future of autonomous systems
Full Job Description
About the Role

This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, control systems, and real-world robotics, powering the perception, planning, and decision-making pipelines that make autonomous systems truly adaptive. You'll collaborate with frontier AI researchers and hardware engineers to solve hard, interdisciplinary problems that bridge data-driven learning with real-world physical constraints - work that directly shapes the future of embodied intelligence.
What You'll Do
  • Develop and optimize ML models for perception, motion planning, and control.
  • Build computer vision and sensor fusion systems using camera, LiDAR, and IMU data.
  • Integrate learning-based models with robotics software stacks (ROS/ROS2).
  • Design pipelines for data collection, simulation, and reinforcement learning workflows.
  • Collaborate with robotics and hardware engineers to deploy models in live environments.
  • Continuously evaluate model performance and robustness across diverse real-world scenarios.
What We're Looking For
  • 3-8 years of professional experience in Machine Learning, Robotics, or Computer Vision.
  • Proficiency in Python and C++ for robotics and ML development.
  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow for model development.
  • Proficiency with ROS or ROS2 and integrating ML models into robotics software stacks.
  • Experience with robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, CARLA, MuJoCo, or PyBullet.
  • Solid background in designing and deploying perception, motion planning, and control pipelines for autonomous systems.
  • Experience with sensor fusion using camera, LiDAR, and IMU data.
  • Familiarity with reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or adaptive control techniques.
  • Ability to evaluate and improve model robustness across varied deployment environments.
  • Curiosity, grit, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of embodied AI.
Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $220,000-$300,000 USD annually. No visa sponsorship is available for this role; candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location

This is a fully on-site role based in Mountain View, CA. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

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