Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Our client, a leader in warehouse automation technology, is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be an integral part of the R&D department supporting cutting‑edge solutions in robotic perception and supply chain automation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, a passion for technological advancement, and a collaborative spirit that aligns with the organization’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

Job Title: Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts

• Tame the Long Tail:
  Develop strategies to detect and handle rare events such as novel packaging, damaged goods, and occlusion that challenge traditional detection methods.
• Leverage Foundation Models:
  Adapt and fine‑tune large‑scale foundation models for specific robotic manipulation tasks to achieve zero‑shot generalization capabilities.
• Model Optimization:
  Transform large, compute‑heavy models into efficient, lightweight networks capable of low‑latency performance on edge compute platforms like NVIDIA Orin.
• Drive Technical Excellence:
  Stay ahead of the latest CV/ML research, translate breakthroughs into production‑ready solutions, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate across teams to bridge academic research with real‑world robotic deployment, ensuring innovative solutions are reliable and scalable.

• 5+ Years of experience in Computer Vision and Deep Learning, with a focus on applied research or advanced R&D.
• Hands‑on experience with modern architectures such as Transformers (ViT), Self‑Supervised Learning (SSL), Vision‑Language Models (VLMs), or Zero‑Shot detection.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Python and PyTorch for developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience with Model Distillation (Student‑Teacher networks) and Quantization techniques to optimize models for edge deployment.
• Familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP (S3, EC2), and experiment tracking tools to streamline development workflows.

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that impact warehouse automation and supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with a talented team of researchers and engineers dedicated to innovation.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development through exposure to the latest AI research.
• Contribute to a forward‑thinking organization committed to technological advancement and operational excellence.
• Be part of a dynamic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of excellence.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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