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Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.\nWe’re looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey-helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!\nIntro\nContoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse automation with a cutting-edge autonomous truck unloading solution capable of handling payloads over 60 lbs. Our mission is to deploy reliable, high-throughput robotic systems that solve real logistics challenges daily-beyond proof-of-concept demos. We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Robotics Engineer specializing in perception and sensor fusion to drive our next generation of autonomous capabilities from prototype to production.\nJob Responsibility\nPerception & Computer Vision\nDetect and estimate 6-DoF poses and 3D dimensions of rigid objects under occlusion and challenging lighting.\n\nSensor Fusion & Calibration\nIntegrate and synchronize multi-modal sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, radar/ultrasonic).\n\nPerform extrinsic/intrinsic calibration techniques (hand-eye, LiDAR-camera alignment).\n\nLocalization & Environment Awareness\nImplement lightweight localization methods (e.g., point-cloud registration, marker-based or feature-map alignment) within constrained, repetitive environments like shipping containers.\n\nQualification/Requirements\nExperience: 5+ years of professional experience in robotics perception and sensor fusion, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.\n\nEducation: Min. bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field/equivalent industry experience).\n\nTechnical Expertise:\nProficient in C++ (modern standards), Python, and ROS 1/ROS 2.\n\nHands-on with industrial 3D cameras, LiDARs, IMUs, radar sensors, and synchronized data acquisition.\n\nDeep understanding of multi-sensor calibration techniques (e.g., hand-eye, LiDAR-camera extrinsics).\n\nStrong background in both deep-learning (e.g. YOLO, Mask R-CNN) and classical vision (feature matching, PnP, RANSAC) toolchains.\n\nProficiency with OpenCV, PCL, Open3D for real-time image and point-cloud processing.\n\nSoft Skills:\nStrong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.\n\nExcellent communication-capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.\n\nPreferred/Plus\nExposure to SLAM-lite or marker-based mapping approaches (AprilTags, ArUco).\n\nPrior work with cloud-based monitoring/logging (AWS RoboMaker, Azure IoT).\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and equity options in a rapidly growing startup.\n\nComprehensive benefits:\nhealth, vision, dental\n\n401k match\n\nhealth & wellness program\n\ncontinuous education\n\nFree Office Snacks\n\nFlexible Work hours\n\nEntertainment Area (ping pong)\n\nPet friendly office\n\nEmployee Recognition Program (nectarHR)\n\nA high-impact role with the chance to directly shape the future of robotics.\n\nOpportunities for career growth in an exciting, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.\n\nA collaborative and dynamic team, where your contributions are valued, and you’ll have the support needed to excel.\n\nJoin Us & Shape the Future of Robotics!","description_format":"text","description_chars":3656,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Flexible schedule","Pet friendly"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T16:41:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":32,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.589,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":56,"expected_fill_days":42,"reasons":["conf:3","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-26T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/contoro-robotics-sr-robotics-engineer-perception","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/contoro-robotics-sr-robotics-engineer-perception.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T04:56:54Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4340,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":660,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}