Director/VP, Perception & Physical AI Software

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end software productization strategy for perception and physical AI solutions
• Lead development of production-ready software platforms and SDKs built on top of perception and AI algorithms
• Partner with the Physical AI / Algorithms leadership to transition research and prototypes into scalable, maintainable products
• Define and drive software architecture, modularization, and API design for long-term scalability
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing software engineering organization across perception, autonomy, infrastructure, and platform teams
• Establish and enforce best practices for software development workflows, code quality, testing, and release management
• Ensure software is reliable, observable, and debuggable in real-world deployments
• Represent software strategy and execution at the executive and board level

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field
• 12+ years of experience building and shipping large-scale robotics, autonomy, or AI software systems
• Proven track record of shipping complex SW products to customers and supporting it
• Proven track record of leading and scaling software teams that deliver production systems
• Deep technical background in perception, robotics software, or autonomy stacks
• Hands-on experience with software architecture and system design for complex, real-time systems
• Experience deploying software to field robotic systems with OTA update mechanisms
• Strong understanding of software quality, reliability, and operational best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying self-driving or humanoid robotics software
• Background in perception, sensor fusion, and physical AI systems
• Experience building commercial software platforms or SDKs for external customers
• Familiarity with cloud-backed robotics infrastructure, telemetry, and fleet management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy

About the Company

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation.