Robotics Engineer , SteerAI

About SteerAI

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Perception Engineer to join our GROUND Robotics team. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining and evolving the perception module of SteerAI’s CoreX autonomy stack , which supports autonomous mission execution across diverse platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CoreX’s perception module, including capabilities such as object detection, semantic segmentation, multi-object tracking , LiDAR-based terrain understanding.
• Extend and adapt the perception system for new robotics platforms and deployment scenarios.
• Develop clean, modular, and efficient C++ code aligned with industry best practices and ROS1/ROS2 standards.
• Collaborate closely with localization, planning, and controls teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Conduct field testing and iterative tuning of perception features under real-world conditions.
• Contribute to code reviews and maintain detailed technical documentation for system components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in real-time perception or computer vision systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++ , with hands-on experience in ROS1 or ROS2-based systems.
• Proficiency with common perception libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, PyTorch , and TensorRT .
• Practical experience with sensor calibration, obstacle detection, LiDAR filtering , and related perception tasks.
• Familiarity with multiple sensor modalities including LiDAR, monocular/stereo cameras.
• Experience using modern development tools and workflows (e.g., Git, Docker, Jenkins).
• Exposure to off-road or unstructured terrain perception challenges.
• Familiarity with traditional perception techniques , alongside deep learning-based methods including dataset preparation, model development, and deployment; experience with transformer-based approaches is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ARM64-based edge devices such as the NVIDIA Jetson family
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively explaining complex idea.
• Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to pivot between different parts of the perception stack when needed.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits include an education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well-being activities such as sports and recreational events.

Join us to drive innovation and shape the future of technology!