Lead the design and implementation of 3D object detection solutions in warehouse automation, guiding complex software projects and mentoring the team.
About this role:
Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Robotics Perception Tech Lead to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. As part of the perception team, you will lead the design and implementation of state-of-the art 3D object detection solutions. Our system constantly evolves, and we tackle hard, unsolved robotic material handling problems. There will be plenty of opportunities to contribute to the direction of our product and its architecture.
What You’ll Accomplish:
- Lead complex perception projects and make key architectural decisions to tackle unsolved 3D object detection problems.
- Lead and participate in the implementation and validation of designed solutions.
- Collaborate with other robotics autonomy teams to design pragmatic, holistic solutions that integrate into our broader hardware and software systems.
- Act as a mentor and subject-matter expert to grow the team’s collective technical prowess.
Who You Are:
- Experienced in delivering perception solutions, starting from state-of-the-art surveying and prototyping to integrating and deploying.
- Proven experience leading complex software projects and making key architectural decisions.
- Deep theoretical and practical understanding of 3D computer vision, including geometric computer vision and deep learning.
- Extensive experience with perception sensors such as stereo cameras.
- Highly proficient with Python and prior experience with at least one compiled language among C, C++ and Rust.
- Ideally, proficient with robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and general GPU programming (CUDA).
- You are eager to design, collaborate on, and deliver pragmatic solutions to technical challenges.
- 5+ years of experience (inc. PhD) working on robotics software or a closely related discipline.
- A 2+ year track record of successfully owning and delivering complex, high-impact perception projects.
- A bachelor's (pref. Master's/PhD) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Robotics, or related technical field.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Experienced with robotics systems, GNU/Linux, and modern software development practices.
- Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least three days per week.
About Pickle Robot
Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Top Skills
C
C++
Cuda
Python
Ros/Ros2
Rust
Pickle Robot Company Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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