Machine Learning Engineer, II - 3D Perception

Torc Robotics - Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Area

Hiring: Machine Learning Engineer, II - 3D Perception Company: Torc Robotics Location: Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:25:48 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, PyTorch, Python About the job Experience: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience. Required Skills: •Design, develop, and improve machine learning models supporting Torc's perception systems. •Own model development and delivery for well-defined perception problem areas, from data preparation and training through evaluation and integration. •Write production-quality Python and PyTorch code to support scalable training, evaluation, and inference workflows. •Analyze model performance, identify failure modes, and independently troubleshoot issues to improve robustness, accuracy, and generalization. •Develop and evaluate perception models leveraging multi-modal sensor data, with an emphasis on camera-based and 3D perception systems. •Partner cross-functionally with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and autonomy engineers to integrate perception models into larger production software systems. •Contribute to improvements in training pipelines, data workflows, experimentation tooling, and developer workflows that accelerate model iteration and deployment. •Participate in model architecture discussions and contribute technical recommendations within the team. Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with perception evaluation frameworks, model validation, and performance benchmarking. •For this position, we are open to hiring in Ann Arbor, MI, Blacksburg, VA, Fort Worth, TX office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States. •A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options •100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees •4+ years of relevant industry experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience. Compensation: •$153,200 - $183,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!