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About the role
Pave Robotics
Robots that repair roads
Senior Robotics Perception Engineer
$150K - $200K•San Francisco, CA, US
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Robotics
Experience
6+ years
Visa
US citizen/visa only
Skills
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C++, Python
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Josh Kelly
Founder/CEO
Josh Kelly
Founder/CEO
About the role
This is a full-time, in-office opportunity to work at the cutting edge of robotics in unstructured real-world environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and want to push the boundaries of robotics engineering, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Build out early-stage robot to work in real-world unstructured road environments
- Create motion and path planning algorithms for high-speed crack sealing
- Develop robust perception algorithms for real-time crack detection
- Implement sensor fusion algorithms for reliable localization and state estimation (encoders, IMU, cameras, etc.)
- Work with a team to deploy AI solutions in real-world applications, focusing on improving model performance
- Develop and implement novel approaches to model fine-tuning, optimization, and evaluation
- Optimize robot system-wide to hit engineering requirements across accuracy, speed, and reliability
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Math, Robotics, or relevant field
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3-5 years at an early stage startup
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Experience with ROS/ROS2, Python, C++
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Expertise in one or more of the following core robotics competencies:
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Localization/mapping
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Perception
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Motion/path planning
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Motion control
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Simulation + sim-to-real
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Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
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Experience with applied machine learning in a robotics context (image classification/segmentation preferred)
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Knowledge and experience with robot simulation (Gazebo, IsaacSim, etc.)
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Experience with containerization platforms such as Docker
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Knowledge and experience working with Jetson, Arduino
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Experience working cross-functionally across hardware and software environments
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Ability to rapidly prototype solutions, perform field testing, and iterate on software design
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Ability to quickly diagnose complex problems system-wide across multiple domains of robotics
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Portfolios highly regarded
About the interview
Recruiting Call
Assessment
Hiring Manager Interview
Onsite - Final
About Pave Robotics
At Pave Robotics, we build robots that repair roads.
In this role, you’ll work hands-on with the entire robot—designing, building, and improving the system. You’ll tackle real-world problems, test your work in the field, and have a direct impact on the roads people use every day.
If you like working on tough problems and want to build machines that improve infrastructure, this role is for you.
Founded:2024
Batch:W25
Team Size:3
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Company websiteLinkedIn profile
Crunchbase profile
Founders
Josh Kelly
Founder/CEO
Josh Kelly
Founder/CEO
Mason Landon Smith
Founder/CPO
Mason Landon Smith
Founder/CPO
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