Staff AI Engineer, Perception

Agility Robotics$207K — $323K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with machine learning-based object detection on mobile robots
  • At least 2 years in a technical leadership role
  • Proficiency in deep convolutional networks, multi-object tracking, and pose estimation
  • Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and numerical optimization
  • Familiarity with libraries like PyTorch, OpenCV, and NumPy
  • Experience optimizing algorithms for CPU and GPU architectures
  • Background in MLOps, including model evaluation and deployment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and roadmap for object perception systems
  • Design and deploy machine learning algorithms for object detection
  • Drive the adoption of advanced perception models
  • Promote best practices for software architecture and testing
  • Optimize deep learning networks for embedded system performance
  • Collaborate with teams in navigation, manipulation, and hardware

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 6% company match
  • Equity through stock options
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees
  • Catered lunches and healthy snacks at select locations
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Support for professional development and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Agility Robotics is deploying humanoid robots that are solving real-world challenges in logistics and manufacturing. Perceiving and understanding the world is critical to Digit's success in these applications. The Perception team is looking for a staff machine learning engineer to own the design and development of object detection and tracking algorithms.

Responsibilities:
  • As a technical lead, you will own the architecture and technical roadmap for object perception systems used by the robot in production
  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning algorithms for multi-object detection, scene understanding, and 6-DoF object pose estimation
  • Evaluate and drive adoption of state-of-the-art perception models
  • Promote best practices in architecture, design, and testing to deliver high-quality, scalable software
  • Optimize deep neural networks and associated data processing to run efficiently on embedded systems
  • Collaborate with navigation, manipulation and hardware teams to align perception capabilities with product requirements

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience deploying machine learning-based object detection algorithms on mobile robots with at least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • Proficiency in related technical areas such as (but not limited to) deep convolutional neural networks, multi-object tracking, data association, supervised learning and pose estimation
  • Strong mathematical fundamentals in linear algebra and numerical optimization and familiarity with core geometric concepts in computer vision
  • Familiarity with common computer vision and machine learning libraries such as (but not limited to) PyTorch, OpenCV, NumPy, etc.
  • Experience designing and optimizing algorithms for efficient execution across CPU and GPU architectures
  • Experience with MLOps such as (but not limited to) data annotation services, data storage, model evaluation tools, and model deployment
  • Publications in your field (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA preferred)

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience using YOLO, Faster/Mask R-CNN
  • Experience developing ML models for 3 or 6 dof pose estimation


This a hybrid position based out of one of our Salem, Pittsburgh, or Fremont offices.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Salary Range

$207,000-$323,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Apply Now: https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us

About Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
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2015

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