Computer Vision / Perception Engineer (Copy) at Coastal

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computer Vision, Perception, Robotics, 3D Reconstruction, Tracking, Spatial Understanding, Real-time Vision Systems, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, OpenCV, Python, C++, ROS2, Motion Control Systems, Data Pipelines

Industry

Description

ABOUT OVERLAY Overlay is building the world’s first intelligent makeup robot—reimagining beauty application through robotics, perception, and design. As a venture-backed, pre-launch startup, we’re defining a new category of personal robotics at the intersection of self-expression and engineering. Our system operates directly on the human face, requiring an unprecedented level of precision, safety, and real-world robustness. We’re a small, highly technical team working in person in Oakland—building something that does not yet exist, and making it real. WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT This is not a traditional execution-focused computer vision role. You will help define how perception works for a completely new class of consumer robot. This means: * Identifying the hardest problems before they are obvious * Making judgment calls on what matters vs. what doesn’t * Driving research, prototyping, and production—not just one layer * Owning perception end-to-end in a real, physical system You will play a critical role in shaping both the product and the company’s technical direction. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Build the perception stack end-to-end — from problem definition to production deployment * Define and prioritize perception problems that are critical to product success * Design and build real-time vision systems for precise interaction with the human face * Develop and optimize pipelines for 3D reconstruction, tracking, and spatial understanding * Make architectural decisions that scale from prototype to production hardware * Integrate perception with robotics and motion control systems (ROS2, real-time systems) * Build data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and validation systems * Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and design teams to deliver production systems * Understand and help guide the long-term perception direction and contribute to the overall product roadmap WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5+ years solving applied computer vision problems in real-world systems (robotics, embedded, or similar) * Strong foundation in modern CV/ML (OpenCV, PyTorch / TensorFlow / JAX) * Proficient in Python and C++ with production-quality engineering standards * Demonstrated ownership of complex systems or projects end-to-end * Track record of identifying and solving high-impact problems independently * Strong engineering judgment — able to make practical tradeoffs under constraints * Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information * Experience translating research or prototypes into reliable production systems * Clear communicator who can work effectively across disciplines BONUS POINTS * Experience with ROS2 and motion planning (MoveIt2, Nav2, OMPL) * Background in real-time systems, embedded Linux, or hardware integration * Experience shipping robotics or hardware products to real users * Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, etc.) * Strong opinions on perception systems—and the ability to defend them BENEFITS * Highly competitive salary & generous early-stage equity * Best-in-class medical, dental & vision insurance * 401(k) matching program * Flexible Time Off with 10 paid holidays * Commuter benefits * Office in downtown Oakland near 19th Street BART station THE TEAM * Small, fast-moving team with high ownership and low process * Strong bias toward shipping, learning, and iterating quickly * In-person collaboration in our Oakland office CULTURE & VALUES 1. Move Fast, Move Smart: Act quickly, but with clear thinking and good judgment. 2. Extreme Ownership: Own outcomes fully from idea to execution to results. 3. Disagree Boldly, Then Commit Fully: Challenge ideas openly, then align and execute without hesitation. 4. Intellectual Honesty Above All: Prioritize truth over ego. Be candid, admit mistakes, and follow the evidence. 5. Live Demos: Show real, working results instead of talking about ideas. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $175,000–$250,000 annually based on level in addition to equity & benefits.

Responsibilities

The engineer will build the perception stack end-to-end, from problem definition through production deployment, focusing on designing and building real-time vision systems for precise interaction with the human face. This includes defining critical perception problems, making architectural decisions, and integrating perception with robotics and motion control systems.