Radar Perception and Sensor Fusion Software Engineer

Radar Perception and Sensor Fusion Software Engineer About Zadar Labs: At Zadar Labs, we are redefining perception for intelligent systems through high-resolution imaging radar and AI-driven sensing technologies. Our mission is to enable machines to perceive and understand the world more reliably across autonomous systems, robotics, industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and public safety applications. We are looking for a highly motivated Radar Perception and Sensor Fusion Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help build next-generation perception software platforms. About the Role As a Radar Perception and Sensor Fusion Software Engineer, you will primarily focus on software development, system integration, and real-time perception infrastructure for radar-based intelligent systems. You will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software modules across the perception stack, including sensor fusion, tracking, SLAM, computer vision integration, embedded deployment, and real-time processing pipelines. The ideal candidate is a highly capable software engineer with strong algorithm design and problem-solving skills, leveraging solid C++ and Python programming expertise. We are looking for someone intellectually curious, mathematically strong, and excited about solving challenging real-world perception and autonomy problems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across perception, robotics, AI, embedded systems, and DevOps to deliver robust production-grade solutions. The role involves collaboration with multicultural and globally distributed teams, partners, and customers across different regions and technical domains. Key Responsibilities Software Development Design, develop, test, validate, and maintain software modules across the perception and robotics stack. Develop scalable and maintainable real-time software systems using C++ Develop scalable and maintainable real-time software systems using Python Develop scalable and maintainable real-time software systems using ROS / ROS2 Build robust APIs, middleware layers, and processing pipelines for perception systems. Optimize software for real-time and low-latency execution. Develop tools for debugging, visualization, logging, replay, and system monitoring. Work across Linux-based development environments and embedded platforms. System Integration and Deployment Integrate perception software with Radar sensors Integrate perception software with Cameras Integrate perception software with GPS/IMU systems Integrate perception software with Embedded computing platforms Support deployment on platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson Support deployment on platforms such as ARM-based systems Support deployment on platforms such as Edge AI devices Develop and maintain Docker-based development and deployment workflows. Support software packaging, release management, and deployment automation. CI/CD and Infrastructure Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated testing infrastructure. Maintain build, release, and deployment systems. Debug integration and regression issues across software modules. Work closely with engineers to improve software quality, reliability, and scalability. Maintain dashboards, reports, and software health monitoring systems. Perception and Sensor Fusion (Nice to Have) Contribute to radar perception, sensor fusion, SLAM, tracking, and localization systems. Support development of Radar-camera fusion Support development of Multi-object tracking Support development of Radar SLAM Support development of AI-based perception pipelines Work with probabilistic estimation methods such as Kalman Filters Work with probabilistic estimation methods such as Particle Filters Work with probabilistic estimation methods such as Data association algorithms Assist with AI/ML-based perception systems using CNNs Assist with AI/ML-based perception systems using Transformers Assist with AI/ML-based perception systems using Deep learning frameworks Testing and Validation Support simulation, testing, and validation efforts in real-world and simulated environments. Develop tools for performance evaluation and data analysis. Assist with field testing and debugging of deployed systems. Work with recorded sensor datasets and replay systems for algorithm evaluation. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field Strong problem-solving and communication skills Passion for building robust and scalable software systems Software engineering skills in C++ and Python Experience with Linux environments Experience with Git-based workflows Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting Understanding of software architecture, data structures, algorithms, multithreaded or real-time systems Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Experience with ROS / ROS2, OpenCV, PCL, Docker, CI/CD systems, Embedded Linux platforms Familiarity with Radar perception, sensor fusion, SLAM, Robotics, Autonomous systems, Computer vision Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or edge AI devices Exposure to AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow Familiarity with simulation platforms such as Gazebo, CARLA, AirSim Why Zadar? Be part of a fast-growing company developing cutting-edge perception technologies Work on impactful real-world problems in autonomy, robotics, and intelligent sensing Collaborate with a highly experienced and multidisciplinary engineering team Competitive compensation and meaningful equity Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits Daily catered meals and snacks provided Equal Opportunity Zadar Labs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zadar Labs