Software Perception Engineer

🚀 Perception Software Engineer – Robotics & Autonomous Systems Entry Level | Cutting-Edge Robotics | AI • Sensor Fusion • Autonomy Are you ready to tackle real-world perception challenges that power the next generation of autonomous off‑road machines? Join our team of innovators solving complex robotics problems that make machines safer, smarter, and more capable in extreme environments. We’re looking for a passionate engineer excited about autonomy, computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion — someone who loves building technology that actually touches the physical world. 💡 What You’ll Do You’ll be part of the brainpower behind our robotic perception systems: 🔍 Design & Develop Advanced Perception Algorithms • Build and test algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification • Work with lidar, radar, and camera data to deliver reliable real‑time perception • Implement C++ and ROS-based modules within a production‑grade autonomy stack 🤖 Power Autonomous and Operator-Assist Systems • Solve challenging perception problems for mobile off‑road machines • Partner with robotics teams to enhance machine safety, awareness, and performance 🧪 Test, Validate & Iterate • Debug, optimize, and maintain perception software • Write architecture specs, test plans, safety procedures, and operating documentation • Participate in ML training cycles to refine models using real-world data 📊 Work With Real Data • Help collect, analyze, and annotate customer field data • Support iterative improvement of deep learning and perception pipelines 🧰 Tech You’ll Work With This role gives you hands‑on exposure to a modern autonomy tech stack: Core Skills • C++, ROS, Python • Algorithm development & mathematical problem-solving • Perception sensor knowledge: lidar, radar, cameras Software & DevOps Tools • CMake, Git, GoogleTest, Docker, Clang, SonarQube • Azure DevOps or Jira • Eigen, OpenCV, TensorFlow/PyTorch • AWS (EC2, S3, Batch) 🎓 What You Bring • Degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or similar • Working knowledge of perception for mobile robotics • Strong math foundation and a passion for autonomy • Ability to break down complex problems across multiple subsystems • Excellent communication and teamwork skills 🌟 Why You'll Love It Here • Work on real autonomy problems with real-world impact • Join a team of experts pushing boundaries in robotics • Build products used by operators and autonomous systems in the field • Grow your skills in AI, perception, machine learning, and advanced robotics 👉 If you’re excited about shaping the future of autonomous off‑road machines — we want to talk to you. Ready to build what others say is impossible? Apply today! 🚜🤖✨ Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.