Embedded Perception Engineer (autonomy systems)
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LocationBastrop, TX, Bastrop, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentENGINEERING, Software Engineering
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedDec 16, 2025 · 10mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Dec 16, 202565% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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Demonstrated Real-World Impact: Extensive experience deploying autonomous robotics in production / battle-tested environments
Collision Avoidance Expertise: Ability to deeply articulate and implement full-stack solutions including sensing pipelines, algorithms for building dynamic spatial models, detection and prediction of collisions/warnings, robot reaction logic
Extensive Computer/Machine Vision Experience: Mastery in neural networks, object detection/tracking, semantic segmentation, and handling noisy, low-visibility data in real-time
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar, with a track record of optimizing for performance in embedded systems
Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by any legally protected status
Skills
C++
Python
LiDAR
cameras
IMUs
onboard encoders
neural networks
object detection
tracking
semantic segmentation
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Equity
About the company
At The Boring Company, we’re revolutionizing underground infrastructure with Prufrock, our next-generation Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). We’re pushing the boundaries of autonomy to achieve Continuous Mining and Zero-People-in-Tunnel (ZPIT) operations—making tunneling faster, safer, and more efficient. As we scale the Prufrock fleet, we’re seeking exceptional talent to accelerate our autonomy vision.
About the role
We’re looking for an Embedded Perception Engineer with proven, real-world expertise in building robust autonomous systems for complex environments. Ideal candidates will have shipped production-grade solutions in novel applications.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and implement advanced perception pipelines for tunnel construction, integrating sensor fusion, computer vision, and real-time modeling to enable fully autonomous TBM operations.
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Build, deploy, and harden collision avoidance systems, from raw sensor data processing to spatial modeling, collision detection/warning algorithms, and reactive control strategies.
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Implement and maintain practical path planning and constraint-based navigation appropriate for confined tunnel environments.
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Drive end-to-end autonomy (hardware-to-operations), ensuring seamless integration with control systems for mission-critical reliability.
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Drive rapid iteration and deployment in a vertically integrated team, turning concepts into operational hardware-software solutions – developing in the lab and validating in the field.
Qualifications:
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Demonstrated Real-World Impact: Extensive experience deploying autonomous robotics in production / battle-tested environments (e.g., industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, or similar).
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Collision Avoidance Expertise: Ability to deeply articulate and implement full-stack solutions, including:
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Sensing pipelines (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, onboard encoders).
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Algorithms for building dynamic spatial models.
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Detection and prediction of collisions/warnings.
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Robot reaction logic (e.g., graded responses for proximity alerts vs. emergency halts).
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Extensive Computer/Machine Vision Experience: Mastery in neural networks, object detection/tracking, semantic segmentation, and handling noisy, low-visibility data in real-time.
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Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
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Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar, with a track record of optimizing for performance in embedded systems.
Additional Requirements
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Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
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Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
Reporting Location: Bastrop, Texas - Headquarters
If you’re a top-tier engineer excited to tackle underground autonomy at scale and have the hands-on experience to prove it, apply now. Help us bore the future.
Culture
We’re a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
Legal
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.