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Senior Research Engineer

Matic Robots· Software
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Menlo Park, CA$160k - $240kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Research Engineer to lead cutting-edge perception research and drive the autonomous robotics platform forward, mentoring a growing team and shaping the technical direction of the perception stack.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research initiatives to solve complex, open-ended perception problems for unstructured home environments
  • Architect and develop state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that push beyond current industry capabilities
  • Design novel neural network architectures optimized for edge deployment and real-time performance
  • 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
  • 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
  • Spearhead technical efforts toward achieving Level 5 autonomy in consumer robotics
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Electrical, and Systems teams to realize ambitious product visions
  • Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning for perception capabilities

Qualifications

  • Advanced expertise in computer vision and machine learning with deep specialization in 3D perception, multi-class object detection, SLAM, and robotics controls
  • Proven track record of shipping production-grade research in real-world applications with measurable impact
  • Expert-level proficiency in Rust (or C++) and Python, with extensive experience in PyTorch and modern ML frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to architect scalable, maintainable codebases and establish engineering best practices
  • Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams
  • Strong publication record or equivalent demonstration of technical leadership in relevant domains
  • Master's degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; graduate degree work is a plus
  • 4+ years of experience working on applied problems in computer vision, machine learning, or robotics

Skills

Required:Computer VisionRustPythonPyTorch

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • comprehensive benefits package including equity eligibility
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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