# Machine Learning Engineer - Robot Perception

**Company:** [Maven Robotics](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/maven-robotics)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Skills:** PyTorch, TensorFlow, Opencv, ROS, Python, C++, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Sensor Fusion, Slam, Lidar, Nvidia Jetson, Gazebo, Mujoco
**Posted:** 2026-02-02

> Develops and deploys ML-based perception algorithms for robot object detection, pose estimation, tracking, and scene understanding. Integrates sensor fusion from cameras, LiDAR, IMUs; requires MS/PhD in ML/CS/robotics, expertise in computer vision, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and real-world robotics hardware.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop, train, and deploy ML-based perception algorithms for object detection, pose estimation, tracking, and scene understanding.
- Integrate sensor fusion techniques using cameras, depth sensors, IMUs, and tactile feedback.
- Optimize real-time perception pipelines for low-latency and robust performance in dynamic environments.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to design sensor configurations and optimize perception models for onboard deployment.
- Contribute to broader AI and autonomy stack, ensuring seamless integration with reasoning, manipulation, planning and control.
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of ML models and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

## Qualifications
**Must-have:**
- MS or PhD in machine learning, computer science, robotics, or a related field.
- Strong background in computer vision, deep learning, and sensor fusion.
- Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and ROS.
- Hands-on experience with real-world robotics perception systems (e.g., SLAM, 3D reconstruction, multimodal perception).
- Experience working with hardware, including setting up and calibrating cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors.
- Experience with data collection, preprocessing, and management in the context of training ML models.
- Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
- Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.

**Nice-to-have:**
- Familiarity with robotic simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo) and experience in sim-to-real transfer.
- Experience in developing models that can handle noisy, incomplete, or sparse data.
- Deployment of ML models to edge devices for real-time inference (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson).
- Accelerating ML training processes using GPU, TPU, or other HW accelerators.
- General knowledge of robotics principles, including kinematics, dynamics, and control.

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