About the role
Tutor Intelligence - Robot Perception Engineer Robot Perception Engineer Watertown, MA R&D - Software / Full-time / On-site apply for this job The Company Tutor Intelligence is building the technology and processes to let robots go where they’ve never gone before: the average American factory and warehouse. We understand that general-purpose and generally intelligent robots are going to be built in our lifetimes, and we’re not content to sit on the sidelines. Founded by MIT alumni and backed with over $40M in funding by leading investors in AI and robotics, Tutor combines human and artificial intelligence to build something greater than the sum of its parts — a Tutor Intelligence. As an AI software company that deploys its inventions directly into the facilities that need them, every line of code, process change, and decision at Tutor has a direct impact on the physical economy. We’re seeking thinkers, builders, and operators who want to help deliver the future of automation. Perception Engineer As a Perception Engineer at Tutor Intelligence, you’ll design, build, and deploy perception systems across RGB, depth, LiDAR, and other sensing modalities. You’ll work on core problems in SLAM, segmentation, tracking, and grasp planning , helping turn real-world sensor data into reliable, production-ready autonomy. What You’ll Do Design and implement perception modules used in real-world robotic systems Own projects end-to-end, from early concept and prototyping through production deployment Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Product, and Leadership to define and ship solutions Improve system reliability, scalability, and observability in production environments Debug complex perception and systems-level issues across hardware and software Help shape technical direction, best practices, and team workflows as Tutor scales
Who You Are 3+ years of experience in perception, robotics, or a closely related engineering role Strong foundations in computer vision, robotics, or related fields Comfortable writing production-quality code (e.g. C++, Python) and working with real sensor data Experience operating in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments Clear communicator who collaborates well across technical and non-technical teams Strong sense of ownership and a bias toward shipping meaningful work Genuine interest in robotics, AI, and solving hard real-world problems Nice to Haves Experience with SLAM, multi-sensor fusion, or manipulation / grasp planning Hands-on work with robots in production or fielded environments Prior startup experience, especially at early or growth-stage companies Exposure to 24/7 systems, operational tooling, or customer-facing deployments Interest in technical leadership, mentorship, or project ownership Culture We believe great work happens when talented people collaborate with low ego and high trust. At Tutor, everyone is empowered to own meaningful problems and have real impact. We value technical excellence, intellectual honesty, thoughtful urgency, and respect for one another.