Software Engineer - Robotics Perception
About the role
Location: On‑Site in Salt Lake City, UT. Relocation assistance may be available. Work is generally Monday through Friday.
Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) is seeking a full‑time Perception Software Engineer to develop computer vision and AI/ML software that enables robotic systems to detect, track, and interact with objects in real‑world environments. You will develop perception algorithms, integrate vision systems, and test software directly on robotic hardware, working hands‑on with robots in the Salt Lake City office on camera setup and calibration, object detection, tracking, pose estimation, and perception testing. Palladyne AI is a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company delivering embodied AI‑powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision‑manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace design services.
Responsibilities
- Develop perception, reasoning, and decision‑making algorithms for industrial robots and cobots, including object detection, localization, and tracking.
- Develop and maintain software for AI/ML robotic applications.
- Set up and calibrate cameras, integrate vision systems, and test perception algorithms on physical robots.
- Define database structures, identify data collection requirements, and implement data analysis tools.
- Write and execute tests to validate system performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with developers in an agile environment.
- Prepare technical documentation supporting