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With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.\nAgility Robotics is deploying humanoid robots that are solving real-world challenges in logistics and manufacturing. Perceiving and understanding the world is critical to Digit’s success in these applications. The Perception team is looking for a staff machine learning engineer to own the design and development of object detection and tracking algorithms.\nResponsibilities:\nAs a Staff AI Engineer, you will own the architecture and technical roadmap for object perception systems used by the robot in production\nDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning algorithms for multi-object detection, scene understanding, and 6-DoF object pose estimation\nEvaluate and drive adoption of state-of-the-art perception models\nPromote best practices in architecture, design, and testing to deliver high-quality, scalable software\nOptimize deep neural networks and associated data processing to run efficiently on embedded systems\nCollaborate with navigation, manipulation and hardware teams to align perception capabilities with product requirements\nRequirements:\n5+ years of experience deploying machine learning-based object detection algorithms on mobile robots\nMaster's or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with a strong foundation in machine learning, robotics, and intelligent systems\nProficiency in related technical areas such as (but not limited to) deep convolutional neural networks, multi-object tracking, data association, supervised learning and pose estimation\nStrong mathematical fundamentals in linear algebra and numerical optimization and familiarity with core geometric concepts in computer vision\nFamiliarity with common computer vision and machine learning libraries such as (but not limited to) PyTorch, OpenCV, NumPy, etc.\nExperience designing and optimizing algorithms for efficient execution across CPU and GPU architectures\nExperience with MLOps such as (but not limited to) data annotation services, data storage, model evaluation tools, and model deployment\nPublications in your field (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA preferred)\nBonus Qualifications:\nExperience using YOLO, Faster/Mask R-CNN\nExperience developing ML models for 3 or 6 dof pose estimation\nExperience in a technical leadership role\nThis a hybrid position based out of one of our Salem, Pittsburgh, or Fremont offices.\nThe final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.\nAnticipated Salary Range\n$207,000—$323,000 USD\nIn addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:\n 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.\nEquity: Company stock options.\nInsurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.\nBenefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.\n Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\nTime Off:Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.\nNon-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.\n\nOn-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.\nParental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.\nWork Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.\nGrowth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.\nRelocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.\nAnnual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.\nAll of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.\nAgility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.\nAgility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. 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