Senior Research Engineer

The role

A Senior Research Engineer will lead perception research and drive the autonomous robotics platform. This role involves architecting computer vision algorithms and designing neural network architectures for edge deployment.

What you will do

• Lead research initiatives to solve complex, open-ended perception problems for unstructured home environments
• Architect and develop state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms
• Design novel neural network architectures optimized for edge deployment and real-time performance
• Pioneer advanced 3D geometry-based vision systems
• Build and scale robust machine learning infrastructure
• Drive continuous improvement of algorithm accuracy, speed, and robustness
• Lead the deployment of sophisticated ML pipelines on resource-constrained edge devices
• Spearhead technical efforts toward achieving Level 5 autonomy in consumer robotics
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Electrical, and Systems teams
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning for perception capabilities

Required qualifications

• Advanced expertise in computer vision and machine learning with deep specialization in 3D perception, multi-class object detection, SLAM, and robotics controls
• Proven track record of shipping production-grade research in real-world applications with measurable impact
• Expert-level proficiency in Rust (or C++) and Python
• Extensive experience in PyTorch and modern ML frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable, maintainable codebases and establish engineering best practices
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams
• Strong publication record or equivalent demonstration of technical leadership in relevant domains
• Master's degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience working on applied problems in computer vision, machine learning, or robotics

Nice to have

• graduate degree work

Benefits

• equity through the company's discretionary equity program
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• access to a 401(k) plan

About the company

Matic is a tight-knit and collaborative team focused on building home robotics. They aim to recapture lost time by developing a floor cleaning robot with spatial AI.