Principal Perception Architect - Detection and Fusion
Caterpillar2 months 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
Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and services construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for infrastructure, resource, and energy customers. The public company, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, sells primarily through an independent worldwide dealer network and provides equipment financing. It operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, with shares traded on the NYSE and Euronext Paris.