Principal Perception Architect - Detection and Fusion
Caterpillar23 hours ago
Base Salary
$148k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define modular perception machine-learning architecture for camera-based object detection, drivable-area understanding, point-cloud ground-plane segmentation, point-cloud object detection, and 4D radar-aided perception.
- Own sensor-fusion architecture across camera, lidar, 4D radar, IMU, GNSS, and machine-state data.
- Define object-tracking and object-persistence architecture, including association, lifecycle management, occlusion handling, and persistent representations across machines.
- Own 3D mapping architecture, including local scene representation, local-to-global map alignment, and persistent world representation.
- Define perception-output interfaces for robotics, simulation, world-model creation, validation, and safety analysis.
- Work cross-functionally with edge-platform, robotics, and simulation teams to turn perception algorithms into autonomy capabilities.
Requirements
- Strong experience with modular perception machine learning and sensor fusion for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
- Hands-on experience using camera images, lidar and 4D radar point clouds, IMU, GNSS, and machine-state data in real perception systems.
- Solid understanding of object detection, drivable-area understanding, ground-plane segmentation, object tracking and fusion, and 3D mapping.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with edge-platform, robotics, and simulation teams.
- Familiarity with construction or off-road autonomy applications is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
- Health lifestyle programs, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Career development, incentive bonus, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
- Full-time onsite work five days per week in Irving, Texas, with up to 25% domestic travel.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available, and visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Categories
ML EngineeringRobotics
About Caterpillar
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.