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