Matic Robots
Senior Research Engineer
Menlo Park, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$240kDetected 357 days ago
PythonRustC++AlgorithmsMachine LearningPyTorchComputer VisionRoadmappingExcelRoboticsElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- This is an opportunity to shape the technical direction of our perception stack while mentoring a growing team of engineers.
- The ideal candidate has a passion for solving problems and deploying those solutions to real, working products.
- We're looking for detail-obsessed "idea machines", able to push beyond the current state of the art to break new ground in robotic perception.
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives to solve complex, open-ended perception problems for unstructured home environments
- Design novel neural network architectures optimized for edge deployment and real-time performance
- Drive continuous improvement of algorithm accuracy, speed, and robustness through rigorous analysis and iteration
- Lead the deployment of sophisticated ML pipelines on resource-constrained edge devices without performance degradation
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Electrical, and Systems teams to realize ambitious product visions
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in Rust (or C++) and Python, with extensive experience in PyTorch and modern ML frameworks
Nice to have
- Master's degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
- graduate degree work is a plus
Compensation
- Base $160,000 - $240,000
- Actual Compensation will depend on skills, experience and qualifications.
- Base Salary is one part of the total compensation package.
Benefits
- Architect and develop state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that push beyond current industry capabilities
- Pioneer advanced 3D geometry-based vision systems that enable precise spatial understanding
- Build and scale robust machine learning infrastructure supporting large-scale training while ensuring reproducibility
- Advanced expertise in computer vision and machine learning with deep specialization in 3D perception, multi-class object detection, SLAM, and robotics controls
- The role is also eligible for equity through the company's discretionary equity program, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage access to a 401(k) plan.
Company info
- Matic is a tight-knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish.
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