Perception Software Engineer Job at PolyExplore (San Jose)

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Software Dev Engineer - Software Dev Engineer IV

A position is available for a Simulation Modeling Engineer to build physics-base...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

90.00 - 100.00 USD / Hour

Apex Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience
1+ year working with 3D modeling tools such as Blender, SolidWorks, or Maya
Experience with robotics simulation formats like URDF, SDF, or MJCF
Familiarity with mesh processing, including decimation, convex decomposition, tetrahedral meshing, and collision geometry generation
Understanding of rigid body kinematics (joint types, coordinate frames, forward/inverse kinematics)
Proficiency in Python for scripting asset pipelines and automation
1+ year of cumulative experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity), physics engines (Drake, MuJoCo, Bullet, PhysX), or robotics simulation platforms (Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver technical work

Job Responsibility

Convert SolidWorks/CAD assemblies into simulation-ready formats (SDF, URDF, glTF, VTK) with accurate kinematics, collision geometry, inertia properties, and visual materials
Build and maintain robotic workcell configurations, including robot arms, rails, sensors, end-effectors, pods, conveyors, and environmental structures
Create and optimize collision meshes using tetrahedral meshing workflows for accurate physics contact simulation
Configure simulated cameras, depth sensors, and other perception hardware with accurate field-of-view parameters
Build model integrity tests, verify FK/IK accuracy against real hardware, and maintain asset quality standards
Independently manage asset import and update requests from robotics program teams
Import new robot prototype stations from SolidWorks CAD into the simulator
Tune simulation assets to balance detail versus execution speed of simulation
Convert OBJ collision meshes to VTK tetrahedral format to improve physics contact accuracy
Build a model validation script that checks inertia values, texture transparency, and mesh integrity at build time

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program with company match after 12 months
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions

Staff Software Engineer - Perception and Safety R&D

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Perception and Safety R&D Team, you will joi...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in software development
Deep experience designing and developing robust data frameworks and scalable pipelines
Proven experience developing and deploying production code and working in large, complex codebases
Some experience working with machine learning and/or realtime perception systems, especially with large datasets, system-level metrics, and data curation tooling
History of leading technical efforts through planning, architecture, development, testing
Experience of working in small, interdisciplinary teams

Job Responsibility

Engineer robust data pipelines, perception system evaluation frameworks, and cloud integrations for machine learning and tracking metrics
Design and build dataset querying, logging, metrics, and curation functionality to enable building and leveraging vast datasets of perceptual safety data
Scale systems that track the quality and safeness of the perception system as we work to bring prototype robotic safety system into initial deployments
Own the full software development lifecycle, from requirements specification to deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring code quality and system reliability
Work closely with a small team to design and prototype new product features which enable our robots to operate safely around humans

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Perception, Deep Learning

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Perception te...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering, robotics, or similar technical field of study
4+ years of experience writing Python software in a production environment - unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc.
Strong theoretical foundation in deep learning techniques for computer vision, with working knowledge of linear algebra, probability, and optimization
Hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models for real-world perception tasks (e.g., detection, segmentation, multi-object tracking)
Proficiency with libraries such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, Numpy, SciPy, OpenCV (Python), etc.
Experience building and integrating tools and infrastructure to optimize model development lifecycle, including but not limited to model versioning, model evaluation, model deployment, etc.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize deep learning models for object detection, segmentation, and tracking using camera and lidar data
Build and maintain data pipelines, training infrastructure, and inference frameworks to support reproducible and scalable model development
Develop tools and metrics for evaluating model performance and ensuring robustness across diverse warehouse environments
Work with third-party annotation vendors to generate high-quality labeled datasets for training and validation

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Fulltime

Software Engineer 3 - Sensor Fusion and Perception

We are a multidisciplinary R&D team focused on developing autonomous navigation ...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

AEVEX Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency with sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., EKF, UKF, factor graphs, SLAM) and navigation concepts (inertial navigation, visual odometry, GPS-denied PNT)
Advanced programming skills in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB, with familiarity in modern development workflows (Git, CI/CD)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze large datasets from multi-sensor systems
Familiarity with open-source navigation and SLAM frameworks (e.g., ORB-SLAM, VINS-Mono, GTSAM, Cartographer)
Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation, reports, or publications
Bachelor’s Degree in computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years of relevant industry or research experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or navigation algorithm development
Experience with computer vision and ML frameworks such as OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
Experience with embedded systems, real-time computing, and deploying algorithms to fielded platforms
Experience leading or significantly contributing to R&D projects involving autonomy or robotics

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and deploy robust sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms for autonomous navigation in degraded GPS environments
Lead development of perception and localization systems that integrate data from vision, IMU, GNSS, and alternative navigation sensors
Develop and optimize algorithms for real-time performance on embedded and edge compute platforms (e.g., Jetson, FPGA, ARM SoCs)
Perform simulation-based validation and hardware-in-the-loop testing using environments such as ROS, Gazebo, or CARLA
Drive research into emerging techniques, including deep learning for perception and SLAM, and assess applicability to navigation problems
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project planning, code reviews, and system integration efforts
Interface with internal and external collaborators to support test campaigns, data collection, and field evaluations
Perform other duties as required
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices

What we offer

401(k)-retirement plan
comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
professional development funds
an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees

Fulltime

Advanced Research Engineer (AI & Perception Engineer)

We’re looking for a Junior AI & Perception Engineer to join our growing team—som...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

43000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Manufacturing Technology Centre

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with Python (OpenCV preferred)
Exposure to C# (WPF) and C++
Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and data-driven systems
Strong mathematical foundation (e.g. linear algebra, geometry)
Awareness of autonomous systems and sensing technologies
Ability to translate technical requirements into development tasks

Job Responsibility

Developing and testing computer vision and image processing algorithms
Working with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, cameras) for perception tasks
Supporting development in Python, C++ and C# (WPF) for backend and UI tools
Assisting with navigation algorithms and localisation data processing
Optimising and documenting algorithms
Supporting requirements gathering and system design
Contributing to system architectures and integration plans
Helping define data flows and interfaces across software and hardware
Assisting with system testing, debugging and validation activities

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Excellent Pension Scheme
Flexible Working
Work on cutting-edge AI and autonomous technologies
Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
Access to industry-leading projects and real-world applications
Strong employee benefits
Excellent opportunity to grow into a systems or AI specialist role

Fulltime

Embedded Software Engineer III

As an Embedded Software Engineer III, you will lead feature development and syst...

Location

United States , Fort Worth

Salary:

126630.00 - 147735.00 USD / Year

Autonomous Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years designing and implementing embedded real-time software systems using C/C++
Strong familiarity with large multithreaded embedded applications running on an RTOS
Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, TCP, UDP, SPI, or RS232
Experience with ROS/ROS2 or sensor interfacing including GPS, LiDAR, RADAR, or ultrasonics
Experience with Agile development, device drivers, or flash programming tools a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead feature development for embedded applications on autonomous robotic vehicle platforms
Diagnose and resolve complex defects across vehicle control, actuator, and perception sensor systems
Drive systems engineering participation to ensure robust software integration across hardware and software stacks
Write clean, reusable C and C++ code following SOLID principles and established design patterns
Build and maintain unit, integration, and system simulation tests with a test-first approach
Contribute to continuous refactoring and maintain disciplined use of distributed version control
Support fielded systems and lead collaboration with engineering teams on integration challenges

What we offer

90% Medical
Generous PTO
Quarterly and Yearly Bonus Incentives

Fulltime

Backend Software Engineer - Engine Team (Voice Agent)

Deepgram is looking for a backend software engineer to lead the design and imple...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Deepgram

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience in an industry role
Programming experience in Rust (or C, C++), with competence in Python
Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
A high level of experience and understanding of version control
preferably git
Comprehensive experience with UNIX-style systems

Job Responsibility

Improve Deepgram’s core inference services including areas in networking, speech processing, model orchestration, and observability
Develop integrations with cutting edge in-house, third-party, and open-source AI models for perception and managing conversational dynamics
Debug complex system issues that include networking, scheduling, and highly concurrent workloads
Rapidly customize backend services to support our customer needs
Partner with Product to design and implement new services, features, and/or products end to end

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision benefits
Annual wellness stipend
Mental health support
Life, STD, LTD Income Insurance Plans
Unlimited PTO
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible schedule
12 Paid US company holidays
Quarterly personal productivity stipend
One-time stipend for home office upgrades

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer – Secondary Driving System

At General Motors, our Embodied AI teams are redefining what’s possible in drive...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

218800.00 - 335300.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional software engineering experience building production systems in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other complex real‑time/control systems, including significant experience in perception and/or prediction
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (e.g., C++14/17 or later) in large, multi‑contributor codebases
experience using Python for tooling, data analysis, and ML experimentation
Demonstrated experience leading technical design and delivery of perception, tracking, or prediction systems in real‑time environments, including: Multi‑sensor fusion across camera, radar, and/or lidar (e.g., object‑level fusion, occupancy/freespace fusion, early/late fusion architectures)
Classical computer vision and geometric algorithms (feature extraction, multi‑view geometry, stereo, SfM, SLAM/visual odometry)
Multi‑object tracking (Kalman/extended/unscented filters, track‑to‑track fusion, track lifecycle management)
Motion prediction for road users (analytical kinematic models, maneuver‑based prediction, or learned trajectory forecasting models)
Proven track record of delivering reliable, high‑quality robotics or autonomous driving software to production, including: Testing strategies (simulation, HIL, scenario‑based testing, regression suites)

Job Responsibility

Serve as a technical lead for SDS software across multiple components of the stack, setting direction for algorithms, architectures, and system interfaces across features and releases
Own the end‑to‑end technical strategy for key SDS behaviors and features, spanning perception/prediction integration, planning, controls, and system‑level interactions
Balance hands‑on technical work with cross‑team leadership: you will still design and implement critical components in modern C++, while also guiding other senior and mid‑level engineers to deliver at scale
Collaborate closely with experts in perception, tracking, prediction, state estimation, localization, mapping, planning, controls, systems engineering, and safety to deliver robust, fail‑operational behaviors for Super Cruise and future products
Define technical vision & architecture
Set the technical direction for SDS software components with a focus on correctness, robustness, and predictable runtime behavior under tight latency and compute budgets
Architect scalable, modular multi‑sensor perception pipelines for camera, radar, and lidar, including detection, classification, lane/road feature extraction, freespace/occupancy, and environmental context
Establish and evolve interfaces and contracts between perception/prediction and upstream/downstream components (state estimation, localization, mapping, planning, controls, autonomy management)
Lead high‑impact projects
Lead design and delivery of multi‑object tracking systems (e.g., Kalman/extended/unscented filters, IMM, probabilistic data association, track lifecycle management) that provide stable, high‑quality tracks under real‑world noise and edge cases

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

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