Hadrian-AutomationVerified Source

Autonomous Factory Systems Perception Engineer

Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead technical direction for perception team at Hadrian's Autonomous Factory Systems. Define multi-year roadmap, align capabilities with strategy, and drive architecture for perception pipeline. This is a deeply hands-on role focused on expanding robot sensing and autonomy.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Define and drive multi-year technical roadmap for Perception Team aligning with Autonomous Factory Systems strategy
  • 2Lead architecture of full perception pipeline including object detection and tracking semantic segmentation 6-DoF pose estimation scene understanding
  • 3Establish integration surface between perception and motion planning manipulation control simulation
  • 4Drive sensor fusion strategy across LiDAR structured light RGB depth cameras collaborating with hardware teams on sensor selection
  • 5Raise technical bar in hiring defining role requirements conducting technical interviews establishing rigorous development practices
  • 6Represent perception in cross-functional design reviews engaging hardware vendors and research collaborators
  • 7Continuously evaluate state-of-the-art research making justified decisions about incorporating advances into production systems

Requirements7

  • 110+ years of software engineering in computer vision robotics perception or autonomous systems with technical leadership at Staff or Principal level
  • 2Expert-level command of 3D computer vision point cloud processing depth estimation stereo structured light multi-view geometry LiDAR algorithms
  • 3Strong machine learning foundations model architecture training infrastructure production deployment judgment to apply learned approaches versus classical methods
  • 4Experience in manufacturing logistics or applied robotics familiarity with reliability and safety constraints beyond lab settings
  • 5Proficiency in C++ and Python strong production quality code demonstration and high bar technical reviews
  • 6Ability to define architecture across a domain make and communicate high-stakes technical decisions build alignment across teams
  • 7Meaningful contribution to technical hiring defining requirements evaluating candidates raising team caliber

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

pythonc++object detectionsemantic segmentationlidar
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