Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

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Palo Alto, CaliforniaPosted Today

Role Overview

Wing Assistant is hiring a entry-level Machine Learning Engineer, Perception. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Palo Alto, California. Part of Wing Assistant's Data Science hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Data Science roles is $130k-$160k (based on 24 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Perception team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. You will be at the forefront of advancing our autonomous drone delivery system, leveraging deep learning to ensure our aircraft navigate the world with precision and safety. At Wing, you aren’t just building models in a vacuum; you have access to tens of thousands of hours of flight data from a diverse sensor suite. Your improvements will deploy directly to a large fleet of autonomous aircraft, impacting thousands of real-world customers daily. We value senior engineers who are intrinsically driven and have a knack for solving complex problems with stunningly simple, pragmatic solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Design & Deploy: Build and deploy highly reliable ML solutions both for the backend as well as optimized for resource-constrained, real-time environments.
Monitor and Improve: Support and improve existing ML models and infrastructure, sharing in the team’s expertise.
Collaborate: Partner across hardware, software, and flight-testing teams to take features from concept to production-ready flight code.

What You’ll Need:

3+ years of experience in ML, deep learning, or computer vision, ideally within robotics or autonomous systems.
MS degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or 2 years of experience working on problems involving above mentioned skills in a directly related field
Excellent software design and implementation skills
Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Hands-on experience with JAX, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, building training/inference/validation pipelines.
Familiarity with modern CV architectures (CNNs, Transformers, etc.).
Domain Expertise: Hands on experience in one or more of the following domains:

Multi-view Geometry & 3D Reconstruction.
Monocular or Stereo Depth Estimation.
Object detection, localization, Semantic Segmentation.
Local and global image features
Vision foundation models, VLMs, VLAs

Ability to design and implement well thought-out simple solutions to business critical problems

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$190,000—$202,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Machine Learning Engineer, Perception position at Wing Assistant?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Wing Assistant. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Machine Learning Engineer, Perception role at Wing Assistant remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer, Perception at Wing Assistant earn?

Wing Assistant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Machine Learning Engineer, Perception role at Wing Assistant posted?

This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Machine Learning Engineer, Perception role at Wing Assistant entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Wing Assistant has listed.

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