Sr. Robotics Engineer, Perception

Overview

At Contoro Robotics , we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX , our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics , working together to push the boundaries of automation.

We're looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey—helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!

Intro

Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse automation with a cutting-edge autonomous truck unloading solution capable of handling payloads over 60 lbs. Our mission is to deploy reliable, high-throughput robotic systems that solve real logistics challenges daily—beyond proof-of-concept demos. We're seeking a seasoned Senior Robotics Engineer specializing in perception and sensor fusion to drive our next generation of autonomous capabilities from prototype to production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perception & Computer Vision

Detect and estimate 6-DoF poses and 3D dimensions of rigid objects under occlusion and challenging lighting.

Integrate and synchronize multi-modal sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, radar / ultrasonic).

Implement lightweight localization methods (e.g., point-cloud registration, marker-based or feature-map alignment) within constrained, repetitive environments like shipping containers.

Qualifications

Proficient in C++ (modern standards), Python, and ROS 1 / ROS 2.

Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.

Preferred / Plus

What We Offer

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