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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Engineer, Physical AI Systems - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** Westborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Big Data, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Object Detection, Tensorflow, Robotic Automation Software, Software Construction, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Reliability of Systems, Git, Linux Development, Information Technology, Lidar - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a0ad7e61-dc79-4e2e-8c2e-5807dda92fa3 ## About the Role * 3+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related technical field * Strong programming experience in Python * Experience developing and deploying machine learning models into production environments * Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow * Strong understanding of computer vision, object detection, segmentation, and perception systems * Experience working with large-scale datasets and training pipelines * Familiarity with Linux development environments * Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, Git, code reviews, and CI/CD * Ability to work closely with both software and hardware engineering teams * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline Desired Skills & Experience * Experience with robotics platforms and autonomous systems * Knowledge of ROS or ROS 2 * Experience with robotic manipulation, grasp planning, or motion planning * Familiarity with RGB, depth camera, stereo vision, LiDAR, or multimodal sensor systems * Experience deploying machine learning models onto edge devices or robotic hardware * Exposure to reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or behavior modeling * Familiarity with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or related robotics tools * Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field ## Description * Design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models that enable robots to identify, locate, and manipulate physical objects * Develop computer vision systems that help robots distinguish boxes, totes, packages, and inventory items under varying environmental conditions * Build perception models that determine how robotic arms should approach, grasp, lift, and move objects of different sizes, shapes, and weights * Partner with robotics software engineers to integrate machine learning models into production robotic systems * Analyze real-world robot performance data to improve picking accuracy, handling efficiency, and system reliability * Develop training and evaluation pipelines using data collected from deployed robotic platforms * Optimize machine learning models for low-latency inference on physical robotic hardware * Design experiments to improve robotic manipulation success rates across challenging operational scenarios * Validate model performance through lab testing, simulation, and real-world robotic deployments * Contribute to the development of next-generation Physical AI systems that combine perception, decision-making, and robotic control ## Related Videos - [Robots 2.0: When artificial intelligence meets steel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1452-robots-2-0-when-artificial-intelligence-meets-steel) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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