Senior Research Engineer, Matic

$160-240k

The role is also eligible for equity through the company’s discretionary equity program

Python

C++

Rust

PyTorch

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

4-5 days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)

Fully autonomous home robots

Open for applications

Fully autonomous home robots

101-200 employees

B2CRetailArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningD2CAutomationConsumer Appliances

Open for applications

$160-240k

The role is also eligible for equity through the company’s discretionary equity program

Python

C++

Rust

PyTorch

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

4-5 days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)

101-200 employees

B2CRetailArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningD2CAutomationConsumer Appliances

Company mission

To build robots that save people time and energy.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The ideal candidate has a passion for solving problems and deploying those solutions to real, working products
We’re looking for detail-obsessed “idea machines”, able to push beyond the current state of the art to break new ground in robotic perception
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, with 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; graduate degree work is a plus
4+ years of experience working on applied problems in computer vision, machine learning, or robotics
You love to ship and do great work
You thrive on solving technically challenging problems that haven't been solved before
You have a passion for translating cutting-edge research into practical, deployable solutions
You excel at technical leadership and enjoy elevating the capabilities of those around you
You're energized by the prospect of building foundational technology that will define the future of home robotics
You bring a first-principles approach to problem-solving and aren't satisfied with incremental improvements

What the job involves

We're seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead cutting-edge perception research and drive our autonomous robotics platform forward
This is an opportunity to shape the technical direction of our perception stack while mentoring a growing team of engineers
Lead research initiatives to solve complex, open-ended perception problems for unstructured home environments
Architect and develop state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that push beyond current industry capabilities
Design novel neural network architectures optimized for edge deployment and real-time performance
Pioneer advanced 3D geometry-based vision systems that enable precise spatial understanding
Build and scale robust machine learning infrastructure supporting large-scale training while ensuring reproducibility
Drive continuous improvement of algorithm accuracy, speed, and robustness through rigorous analysis and iteration
Lead the deployment of sophisticated ML pipelines on resource-constrained edge devices without performance degradation
Spearhead technical efforts toward achieving Level 5 autonomy in consumer robotics
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Electrical, and Systems teams to realize ambitious product visions
Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning for perception capabilities

Our take

Matic addresses the challenge of precise indoor navigation for robots in home environments. Recognizing the absence of 3D maps for accurate navigation within homes, the company focuses on developing robots that can efficiently clean and navigate living spaces.

In terms of technology, Matic relies on camera-based AI for mapping and navigation, with a claimed precision of 12.5 centimeters. Matic's robot vacuum not only recognizes voice commands and gestures but also prioritizes cleaning areas based on factors like time of day, nearby rooms, and furniture.

With funding under its belt, Matic is now focused on expansion and further development of its technology. With a focus on keeping overhead reasonable and maintaining a modest team, Matic's founders express confidence in the success of its robot vacuum and are already planning a "next set" of robotics products, demonstrating an optimistic outlook on its future.

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Insights

16% female employees

16% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Company HQ

Mountain View, CA

Leadership

Navneet Dalal

(CEO & Founder)

Previously co-founded and acted as CEO for Flutter. Experience as a Research Scientist for Google, Senior Researcher for Like.com, and Engineer for Eyesmax Software and RiverRun Softwares Pvt.

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