Senior AI Software Engineer, Perception

Job overview

The Senior AI Software Engineer, Perception role is hybrid and based in Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA. The anticipated annual salary range is $197,000–$307,000. Agility Robotics builds Digit, a commercially deployed humanoid robot designed to work alongside people in warehouses and other facilities. The engineer designs and implements perception algorithms that help Digit understand people and hazards in dynamic environments. The role advances safe and efficient robot operation through model development, embedded optimization, validation, and collaboration with navigation, controls, and hardware teams.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and deploy perception algorithms
• evaluate emerging research and technology for future robot architectures
• promote model design, implementation, and testing practices
• optimize neural networks and data pipelines for embedded systems
• set verification and validation standards for machine-learning perception models, especially in rare and safety-critical scenarios
• collaborate with navigation, controls, and hardware teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai software engineer

perception

hybrid

salem or

pittsburgh pa

fremont ca

robotics

machine learning

computer vision

human detection

embedded systems

$197k–$307k

stock options

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 6% company match, stock options, company-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, and eligible relocation assistance.

Why this role

Hybrid position available from Salem, Pittsburgh, or Fremont; full-time benefits include 401(k) match, stock options, company-paid insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and eligible relocation assistance.

About the employer

Agility Robotics is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.