Senior Perception and Computer Vision

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Pasadena, CA
1-3 Years Experience
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Software
A robotics automation company committed to elevating healthcare through innovative technology solutions.
The Role
As a Perception and Computer Vision Engineer, you will design and implement advanced perception algorithms for robotic systems, focusing on challenges like object detection and semantic segmentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate these capabilities, enhance autonomy, and contribute to various applications including healthcare and industrial automation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Futronics Corp, a spin-off from UBTECH Robotics, is a global leader in artificial intelligence and robotics. Through cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, we are committed to developing groundbreaking robotic and AI technologies, products, and solutions that empower people, transform industries, and drive positive change worldwide. By concentrating on intelligent solutions across diverse domains—such as healthcare, rehabilitation, field service, smart homes, and large-scale management systems—we strive to enhance quality of life and build a future where technology seamlessly benefits everyone. 

 

As a Perception and Computer Vision Engineer at Futronics Corp, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced perception algorithms that enable our robotic systems to understand and interact with their environment and humans. You will work on a range of challenges, including object detection, recognition, intention estimation, tracking, semantic segmentation, relational mapping, etc., using state-of-the-art computer vision techniques and machine learning methods. 

 

In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including robotics engineers and software developers, to integrate perception capabilities into our robotic platforms. Your work will significantly contribute to enhancing the autonomy and functionality of our robots in various applications, such as healthcare, industrial automation, field service, and smart homes. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of perception technology and eager to tackle complex challenges in robotics, we invite you to join our innovative team. 

 

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Define and execute both the short-term and long-term engineering and R&D plans of perception and CV, to support current and next-generation product development and frontier research in Futronics. 
  • Collaborate with local and global business, product, and R&D teams to define requirements for our new robot product's perception and computer vision functionalities in the domains of object segmentation, classification, pose estimation, scene understanding, human tracking, facial expression recognition, etc. Convert the designs into technical development requirements. 
  • Execute hands-on work. Create and implement critical and innovative real-time software components which will be essential for autonomous and intelligent robotic systems. 
  • Work on semantic segmentation and scene understanding to improve the robot's ability to interact with its environment. 
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. 
  • Conduct simulations, modeling, and testing to validate manipulation algorithms and control systems. 
  • Optimize perception algorithms for performance and accuracy on various hardware platforms. 
  • Track the state-of-the-art technology and conduct frontier fundamental and applied R&D. 
  • Attend international conferences and forums to present our work, publish research articles, and file patent applications. 
  • Travel domestically and internationally for internal meetings, external technical discussions, conferences, and partner engagements. 
  • Other duties may be required from time to time. 

 

Basic Qualifications/Requirements: 

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields. Ph.D. preferred. 
  • Experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, and related fields with experience in creating perception and CV systems.  
  • Strong experience in developing and implementing computer vision algorithms using frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. 
  • Proficiency in machine learning techniques, particularly in the context of computer vision applications. 
  • Solid understanding of sensor technologies, including cameras and depth sensors, and their integration into robotic systems. 
  • Experience in software system architecture, design, and development. 
  • Proficient in C++ and Python.  Ability to write clean and efficient code. 
  • In-depth expertise in technical fields relevant to perception and CV with both system-level thinking and algorithmic-level development. 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Self-motivated and passionate about robotics and AI. 
  • Must be 18 years or older. 
  • Willing to work at different business locations when necessary. 
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 5 or more years of experience in practical industrial applications. 
  • 3 or more years of experience in building service robotic systems with perception and CV technology. 
  • Familiar with building embedded robotic platforms and implementing critical algorithms on embedded platforms. Familiarity with real-time processing techniques and optimization for embedded systems. 
  • Experience with 3D perception, including point cloud processing and depth estimation. 
  • Background in human-robot interaction (HRI) and context-aware systems. 
  • A track record of publications or patents in the field of computer vision and perception. 
  • Customer engagement with solid strategic thinking skills, business development, and excellent execution to meet business requirements and deadlines. 
  • Strong connection with global technical leaders and academic researchers. 

 

Locations: Pasadena, Greater Los Angeles Area, CA. (This position is onsite only) 

Top Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
The Company
Pasadena, CA
2,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Futronics is a global leading AI robotics company in stealth mode located in Los Angeles, CA. Our work focuses on a new portfolio of service robots for the healthcare domain as well as innovation on core technologies to differentiate our products. The R&D team is made up of an incredibly diverse set of skilled researchers and engineers with different areas of expertise including Autonomous Navigation, Perception and Computer Vision, Human-Robot Interaction and NLP, Manipulation and Control, Mechatronics, and Cloud Computing. Ideal candidates have a successful track record in productizing applications and will be able to work hand in hand with the team to deliver the newest cutting edge AI robotic ecosystem.

Why Work With Us

We offer a wide range of fully integrated, cutting-edge healthcare robotics and smart devices poised to help the healthcare industry transcend its current limitations.

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