Senior Research Engineer

Matic•Mountain View, CA

17h

About The Position

We're seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead cutting-edge perception research and drive our autonomous robotics platform forward. This is an opportunity to shape the technical direction of our perception stack while mentoring a growing team of engineers. The ideal candidate has a passion for solving problems and deploying those solutions to real, working products. We’re looking for detail-obsessed “idea machines”, able to push beyond the current state of the art to break new ground in robotic perception.

Requirements

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

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