Staff Perception Software Engineer

Staff Perception Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle SystemsWe are representing a fast-scaling technology company developing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle platforms. They are seeking a Staff Perception Software Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent perception systems that power autonomy across complex, real-world environments.This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the algorithms and systems responsible for situational awareness, object detection, and environmental understanding for next-generation autonomous mobility.

Location: Flexible across the U.S. with a preference for candidates near major tech hubs (Austin, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle).Compensation Package:Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $240,000 (depending on experience)Annual Bonus: Up to 20%EquityFull medical/dental/vision coverage401(k) with company matchFlexible PTO and remote work flexibilityRelocation support as neededRole Overview:As a Staff Perception Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader in the development of advanced perception pipelines.

You’ll architect and optimize systems that fuse sensor data (LiDAR, camera, radar) and deliver real-time, accurate understanding of the surrounding environment to support safe autonomous decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement core perception algorithms for detection, classification, tracking, and scene understandingLead integration of multi-modal sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) into robust, real-time pipelinesDevelop scalable, efficient code for deployment on embedded and vehicle compute platformsWork closely with autonomy, mapping, and systems teams to integrate perception into full-stack autonomyConduct data-driven performance tuning and optimization across real-world edge casesProvide technical mentorship and help establish best practices across the perception team

Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field7+ years of experience in perception software, computer vision, or roboticsStrong proficiency in C++ (modern standards) and PythonHands-on experience with one or more of the following:Deep learning for perception (e.g., object detection, semantic segmentation)Multi-sensor fusion and tracking3D point cloud processing (e.g., PCL, Open3D)Real-time systems and software optimization

Preferred Experience

Experience deploying perception systems on AVs, UAVs, or robotics platformsFamiliarity with ROS, TensorRT, CUDA, or hardware accelerationExperience with large-scale data processing and simulation environmentsKnowledge of safety certification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL)Apply or Inquire:This is a rare opportunity to shape perception software at the forefront of autonomous mobility innovation. Apply Now!