Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps

brightmachines· Software Engineering
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📍 San Francisco, CaliforniaFull time Exempt💰 USD 180K–235K

About this role

RETHINK MANUFACTURING     The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.     Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you. ABOUT THE ROLE As a senior Robot Perception Engineer on the Smart Robotics team at Bright Machines, you will be a hands-on senior contributor responsible for productizing visual inspection solutions for our automation platform. You will own the full pipeline—from algorithm development to production deployment—turning prototype inspection capabilities into reliable, high-throughput features that operate at scale across our automation lines. In this role, you will develop and optimize computer vision and deep learning models for defect detection, classification, and visual validation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, to design end-to-end inspection solutions that deliver consistent, accurate results under real-world factory conditions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to shape the inspection product roadmap and drive the adoption of cutting-edge machine learning techniques in an industrial setting.

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What is the salary for the Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps role at brightmachines?
The listed salary for this Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps position at brightmachines is USD 180K–235K. This is an Full time Exempt role.
Where is the Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps position at brightmachines located?
This Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps role at brightmachines is based in San Francisco, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps role at brightmachines full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time Exempt position. It is posted as a Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps role in the Software Engineering department at brightmachines.
Which team or department does the Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps at brightmachines belong to?
This Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps position is part of the Software Engineering department at brightmachines. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps job at brightmachines posted?
This Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps position at brightmachines was posted on Mar 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Robot Perception Engineer - Visual Inspection/MLOps
brightmachines · 💰 USD 180K–235K
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