Software Engineer - Robotics Perception
Location: On-Site in Salt Lake City, UT. Relocation assistance may be available.
Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) is seeking a full-time Perception Software Engineer to develop computer vision and AI/ML software that enables robotic systems to detect, track, and interact with objects in real-world environments. Specifically, you will develop perception algorithms, integrate vision systems, and test software directly on robotic hardware.
You'll work hands-on with robots in our Salt Lake City office, supporting camera setup and calibration, object detection, tracking, pose estimation, and perception testing.
Palladyne AI is a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company that delivers embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace design services.
What You'll Do
- Develop perception, reasoning, and decision-making algorithms for industrial robots and cobots, including object detection, localization, and tracking.
- Develop and maintain software for AI/ML robotic applications.
- Set up and calibrate cameras, integrate vision systems, and test perception algorithms on physical robots.
- Define database structures, identify data collection requirements, and implement data analysis tools.
- Write and execute tests to validate system performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with developers in an agile environment.
- Prepare technical documentation supporting intellectual property filings and proposals.
What Makes Someone Successful Here
- Enjoys hands-on robotics testing and solving complex computer vision problems.
- Writes reliable, maintainable code and approaches technical challenges methodically.
- Collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines.
- Adapts to changing priorities and takes initiative to solve problems.