Software Perception Engineer

Software Perception Engineer!

Job Description

Join our team as a Software Perception Engineer, where you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification. Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to integrate your solutions into a software stack and hardware platform, while solving challenging perception problems for mobile off-road machines. Contribute to the design and development of high-quality perception software and algorithms to address customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Document architecture specifications, software design, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Work with application teams to collect and analyze data on customer experiences with robotic and manned platforms.
• Collaborate with others to analyze and annotate data for machine learning training and participate in iterative training cycles to meet perception requirements.
• Use appropriate tools to debug, test, and maintain perception software.
• Assist in the verification and validation process.
• Design, write, test, and review autonomy and advanced operator assist perception software.
• Participate in efforts to develop, integrate, or test complex autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements and time frame constraints, focusing on machine safety and productivity.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C++, ROS, and algorithm development.
• Working knowledge of mobile robotics perception for autonomy or advanced operator assist systems, including computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning techniques.
• Familiarity with lidar, radar, and cameras as perception sensors.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development life cycle, C++ and Python programming languages, Eigen, and project management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Experience with standard software development tools, including CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, GoogleTest, Artifactory, and Clang.
• Knowledge of cloud compute and storage tools, such as AWS EC2, S3, and Batch.
• Familiarity with ROS or Autonomous Infrastructure Software (AIS), OpenCV, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and code development tools.
• Ability to solve complex issues spanning multiple subsystems.

Additional Skills

• Requires a degree or multiple degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for innovation and problem-solving.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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