Staff Perception Software Engineer

Staff Perception Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Systems

We 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% Equity Full medical/dental/vision coverage 401(k) with company match Flexible PTO and remote work flexibility Relocation support as needed

Role 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 understanding Lead integration of multi-modal sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) into robust, real-time pipelines Develop scalable, efficient code for deployment on embedded and vehicle compute platforms Work closely with autonomy, mapping, and systems teams to integrate perception into full-stack autonomy Conduct data-driven performance tuning and optimization across real-world edge cases Provide 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 field 7+ years of experience in perception software, computer vision, or robotics Strong proficiency in C++ (modern standards) and Python Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Multi-sensor fusion and tracking Real-time systems and software optimization

Preferred Experience: Experience deploying perception systems on AVs, UAVs, or robotics platforms Familiarity with ROS, TensorRT, CUDA, or hardware acceleration Experience with large-scale data processing and simulation environments Knowledge of safety certification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL)

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