Senior Perception ML Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the role’s significant impact on robotics technology, a strong employer brand, and competitive compensation potential.
- Engage with cutting-edge robotics technology
- Strong collaboration environment with engineering teams
- Flexible hours and professional growth potential
- High skill requirements with senior experience expected
Pros
- Work on cutting-edge robotics technology with high real-world impact
- Collaboration with experts from diverse engineering fields
- Flexible work hours and professional development opportunities
Cons
- High competition due to specialized requirements
- Demanding workload and potential long hours based on project timelines
- Possibly limited remote work conditions
Who it's for
Senior • Hybrid / Office-based with some remote options
Good fit
- ML engineers with a strong foundation in perception tasks
- Collaborative professionals excited about robotics innovation
- Technologists focused on real-world applications of AI
Not recommended for
- New graduates without relevant industry experience
- Individuals favoring a more static or predictable job routine
- Candidates averse to fast-paced technological change
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
JOB SUMMARY
The Perception team is looking for a Senior Perception ML Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience with training and adapting ML architectures for perceptions tasks such as object detection, object pose estimation, scene understanding and bin picking.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Train & deploy ML perception models
- Be involved in the full software development life cycle of perception ML tasks, from planning to maintenance
- Stay current with latest advancements in perception and robotics
- Collaborate with a cross functional team of engineers to iterate and improve the perception capabilities
- Follow best practices for reproducible research and code development
- Represent and lead with Apptronik's core values: CHIPC - Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, Creativity
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
- Experience in modern computer vision techniques
- Object detection, object pose estimation, semantic 2D and 3D scene understanding, bin picking
- Experience with different sensor modalities
- Strong Python & C++ programming skills, proficient in popular ML frameworks
- Experience working with large datasets
- Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS / ROS 2
- Ability to independently research difficult open-ended problems and come to a working solution
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
- (Preferred) Experience deploying perception systems on low SWaP devices
- (Preferred) Experience with multi-modal sensor fusion
- (Preferred) Prior experience working on robotic perception for manipulation, automated warehouse systems, or autonomous vehicles
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience with modern computer vision techniques for object detection, object pose estimation, scene understanding, & bin picking
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automated testing frameworks is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
Perks:
- Competitive salary w/ benefits
- Highly motivating equity incentive package
- Flexible work hours policy
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k plan
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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