Principal Perception Engineer

Mesh-AI Limited; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Wallingford is seeking a Principal Perception Engineer to design high-performance systems for data collection and analysis. The ideal candidate will lead a perception team, focusing on real-time data from LiDARs and cameras. Expertise in Python, C++, and perception technologies is essential. This role offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and pension plans.

Benefits

Private healthcare via Bupa

Life insurance

Income protection

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

25 holidays per year

Full meals onsite

Team events and snacks

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing and implementing perception systems for real-time data capture and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
• Experience with frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 and associated systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing high-performance systems for data collection and processing using 3D LiDARs and cameras.
• Leading and mentoring a perception team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Implementing efficient data pipelines for processing large-scale sensor datasets in real-time.

Skills

Real-time data capture and analysis

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

OpenCV

PCL (Point Cloud Library)

Open3D

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Role

As Principal Perception Engineer at Dexory, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of high-performance systems for gathering and analysing environmental data from LiDARs, cameras, and other sensors. You will focus on creating robust, scalable, and efficient data collection and processing systems to support our warehouse integrity platform.

You will have a unique opportunity to help shape our data capture and analysis systems and influence the future of perception technologies at Dexory. The role requires technical excellence, team leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing high-performance systems for data collection and processing using 3D LiDARs, cameras, and other sensors.
• Leading and mentoring a small perception team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Implementing efficient data pipelines for processing large-scale sensor datasets in real-time.
• Identifying and integrating new technologies to improve system performance and reliability.
• Building efficient and effective debugging and support tools to allow analysis of our data capture capabilities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including ROS/robotics engineers, to ensure seamless integration of perception capabilities into our warehouse integrity platform.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in perception and data capture technologies, contributing to Dexory’s technical roadmap.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong experience in developing and implementing perception systems for real-time data capture and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
• Experience with frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 and associated systems and tools.
• Familiarity with perception-related libraries and tools, including OpenCV, PCL (Point Cloud Library), Open3D, OpenVDB, and TensorFlow/PyTorch.
• Experience with handling and processing large datasets, with a particular focus on edge processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Operating Principles

• Performance: High standards, outstanding results.
• Commitment: All in, every time.
• One team: One mission, shared success.

Benefits

• Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection.
• Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer.
• Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support.
• 25 holidays per year.
• Full meals onsite in Wallingford.
• Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office.

Relocation and Travel

We are unable to provide relocation for this role. There will also be a requirement to travel to our Wallingford site.

AAP/EEO Statement

Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.