Perception Engineer (all levels)

: Chef Robotics' goal is to transform food companies with intelligent food automation. By automating food production, we are solving the number one problem the food industry faces - a crushing labor shortage. Our robotic system is gaining fast traction with various customers and clients. We have signed multiple 8-figure multi-year contracts with various food companies and expect to expand our reach in the near future. Our team consists of Senior and Staff engineers and leaders from various industries and companies, such as Cruise, Google, Tesla, Nuro, Neuralink, Meta, and more. Chef is a private company funded by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures. More about our goal: More about our principles: More about benefits: We're looking for a Senior Perception Engineer to help us deploy Chef!

What you'll do

• Drive high level algorithm decisions to ensure fast and accurate perception
• 2D deep learned detection and classification models
• 3D Point cloud processing algorithms
• Algorithm to find optimal pose for specific ingredient manipulation
• Algorithm to detect, track and predict position of moving bowls in which to place food
• Algorithm for the detection of safety issues within the system (eg: intrusions)
• Implement machine learning pipelines for labelling, training, testing of 2D detection and classification models
• Evaluate and select next generation cameras for the perception system
• Develop algorithms for calibration of cameras with the rest of the robotics system
• Ship new features fast and efficiently
• Work independently without much supervision
• Propose new ideas for the continuous improvement of the system

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience with machine perception including both mathematical / geometrical approaches AND deep learning-based models.
• 5+ years Research and Industry experience in machine learning and computer vision
• 5+ years experience using some combination of Python or C++
• 5+ years working on CV-related projects
• You have worked with Linux / Unix environment
• Experience with ROS
• Experience with OpenCV
• Extensive experience with sensor data processing, environment modeling, large-scale point-cloud processing
• Experience with common Deep Learning frameworks like Tensorflow or Pytorch
• Strong multithreaded programming skills (C++, Python)
• Excellent mathematical skills, especially with probability and linear algebra

Bonus Points

• Good familiarity with classical (non-deeplearned) machine learning techniques
• Industrial automation experience shipping safety-critical software
• Experience with NVIDIA AI platforms and NVIDIA GPUs
• Experience with robotic waypoint generation, path planning, and trajectory smoothing
• Experience with servo control and basic firmware to convert paths to servo actuation
• Experience with full stack web engineering
• Experience with basic mechatronics and electronics

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizen status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, age, pregnancy status, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status. Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Chef values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!