Job Description

Perception Lead - Robotics | 90,000 - 120,000 (up to 150k) | Bristol | On-site

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge work in robotics perception?

We're supporting a leading robotics organisation in the search for a

Perception Lead

to help drive the development of next-generation manipulation systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape perception architecture that powers robots in real-world environments.

Location:

Bristol, UK (On-site)

Salary:

90,000 - 120,000 (up to 150k for exceptional candidates)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Why this role?

Contribute to the design and delivery of high-performance perception systems with real-world impact Define the perception stack, from object detection to 3D scene understanding Collaborate with robotics experts across control, planning, and hardware Lead and mentor a small team while influencing technical direction
What you'll do

Own perception architecture: sensor calibration, fusion, 3D understanding, grasp proposals Prototype and deploy modern algorithms across RGB-D, point cloud, and tactile data Build real-time inference pipelines with PyTorch, TensorRT, CUDA Integrate with ROS 2 for robust performance in live environments Benchmark, optimise, and continuously improve reliability Mentor junior engineers and contribute to research direction
What we're looking for

PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in Computer Vision, Robotics, or Machine Learning 5+ years' experience delivering real-time perception systems for robotics Strong coding skills in C++ (17/20) and Python Expertise with PyTorch, CUDA/TensorRT, and ROS 2 Experience with transformer-based models (DETR, ViT, SAM, CLIP, etc.) Proven record of deploying robotics systems in real-world settings

Desirable:

Experience leading perception for robotic manipulation platforms Multi-modal perception knowledge (vision + depth + tactile) Track record of academic publications Open-source contributions
Benefits

Competitive salary + equity options Comprehensive health & dental cover Opportunities for conferences and development Excellent on-site facilities Join a deeply technical, collaborative team working at the forefront of robotics
Apply today to take on this exciting

Perception Lead

role and shape the future of robotics.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 70,000.00-120,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Perception: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

PHD/Doctorate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bristol (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person