# Robotics Software Engineer (Perception & Localization)
**Company:** [Orchard](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/orchard)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA
**Salary:** $130K-$190K
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Computer Vision, Stereo Depth Perception, Pose Estimation, Object Detection, Multi-Object Tracking, Image Processing, Robotics Software, Python, C++, Nvidia Jetson, Gnss, Imu
**Posted:** 2026-03-13
> Develops perception and localization algorithms for tractor-mounted AI camera systems on farms, fusing sensor data like stereo depth and GNSS for precise positioning. Requires 2+ years in robotics with expertise in computer vision and edge-optimized Python/C++ code.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Develop robotics software for tractor-mounted, AI-powered camera systems, including advanced perception & localization algorithms.
- Implement intelligent systems to interpret complex, real-world data (terabytes of raw image data daily).
- Fuse sensor data (stereo depth, GNSS, etc.) to localize camera system in a farm.
- Optimize code for fast edge computing performance (**Python**, **C++**).
- Support different parts of software and hardware stack as needed.

## Requirements
- Hands-on experience developing robotics software from the ground up.
- **2+ years** of real-world industry experience in robotics, perception, or localization.
- Expertise in one or more: **computer vision**, **stereo depth perception**, **pose estimation**, **object detection**, **multi-object tracking**, **image processing**, **robotics software**.
- Enthusiasm for multiple roles in fast-paced environment with high ownership.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience deploying & optimizing robotics algorithms on embedded compute like **NVIDIA Jetson**.
- Familiarity fusing data from **GNSS**, **IMU**, depth, and other sensors.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Generous equity compensation.
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage (100% premium covered).
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