Perception Engineering Lead

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software engineers working on perception and perception autonomy projects.
• Oversee the development of perception pipelines utilizing EO/IR and Radar sensor modalities.
• Contribute to the Perception Autonomy service, including behaviors like camera scanning, object following, and track handoff.
• Lead the integration of pre-trained models into production perception pipelines.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust software for real-world deployment on hardware components.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to meet project milestones and ensure seamless system integration.

Requirements

• MS in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in perception-related fields (e.g., ATR, ML).
• 2+ years of experience leading teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience deploying software to hardware components with rigorous verification and validation.
• Experience with perception pipelines using real-time data from Radar and EO/IR systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for production-level development.
• Experience designing and working with autonomous systems, particularly in off-road, maritime, or aerospace applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Perception, Robotics, or a CS-related field.
• Hands-on experience deploying autonomy in real-world environments.
• Deep experience in both hardware and software aspects of robotics and sensor systems.
• Competence in signal processing, linear algebra, machine learning, radar, or optics.
• Active U.S. SECRET clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. We are creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet, servicing the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. Our solutions are trusted by the world's leading automakers and the United States military.