Senior Software Engineer

About the Company

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges. Our innovative mobile perception system empowers clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms
• Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception systems
• Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception pipelines, including detection, tracking, and sensor fusion
• Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) models
• Drive technical decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces
• Collaborate closely with Product and cross-functional Engineering departments
• Contribute to shared infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline
• 5-8 years of experience building and deploying perception systems
• Substantial background in robotics, state estimation, computer vision, or applied machine learning
• Senior-level industrial experience delivering production-grade software systems
• Proficiency in modern C++ and experience in real-time systems
• Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments