ZooxNASDAQ: AMZN: Developing autonomous robotaxis for urban ride-hailing services.
7+ YOE7+ years working with lidar, degree in Physics/EE/Optics, ability to write traceable requirements, test and validate lidar systems, strong documentation and quantitative skills.
NV5NASDAQ: NVEE: Technical engineering and consulting for infrastructure and energy projects.
Associate degree or technical certification in surveying/geomatics, proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS, valid CA driver license, strong math and attention to detail, familiarity with surveying standards.
LiDAR Characterization & Perception Data Engineer - Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, California, United States
$155k-$210k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AevaNYSE: AEVA: Develops 4D LiDAR sensing technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
3+ YOE3+ years industry experience with production Python and C++, hands-on LiDAR/camera/GPS calibration and troubleshooting, experience building data pipelines and validating labels, strong communication skills; Bachelor's in CS/EE/Optics or equivalent.
Latitude AI: Developing automated driving technology for next-generation Ford vehicles.
8+ YOE8+ years automotive sensing experience (radar or lidar), bachelor's in related field, strong Python (NumPy,pandas,Jupyter), sensor data analysis, supplier engagement, and technical leadership.
Treeswift: Provides AI-augmented vegetation management and asset monitoring for utilities.
5+ YOE5+ years perception for robotics experience; proficient in C++ and Python; SLAM, LiDAR, sensor fusion, and calibration experience; strong communication and critical thinking.
Waymo: Autonomous driving technology for ride-hailing and logistics.
BS in CS/Robotics or equivalent experience, strong C++ and software architecture skills, experience with sensor data processing (Lidar, camera, Radar) and ML-based system integration and evaluation.
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
2+ YOEMaster's or equivalent experience, 2+ years in robotics software, 3D mapping or systems integration; strong C++/Python skills, experience with point clouds, LiDAR, ROS, and field deployments.
Aerobotics7: Autonomous drone platforms for landmine and explosive threat detection.
Hands-on ROS2 experience, LiDAR-inertial odometry/SLAM, sensor calibration and integration, embedded Linux and single-board compute (Jetson), hardware wiring and debugging, able to work in-person in Santa Clara.
Kodiak RoboticsNASDAQ: KDK: Develops autonomous driving technology for commercial trucking and defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent experience in physics/engineering, 5+ years in automotive/aerospace, experience with LiDAR/radar/camera/ultrasonics, sensor integration, supplier management, data analysis, and field testing (<15% travel).
Fort Rucker or Fort Huachuca or Monterey or Fort Benning or Fort Gillem or Fort Gordon or Fort Leavenworth
$56k-$91k/yrOnsiteFull Time
U.S. Department of the Army: Defends the United States through land-based military operations.
1+ YOERequires 1 year specialized law enforcement experience (responding to calls, search/arrest, traffic patrol with radar/Lidar/breathalyzer, using computer incident-reporting systems); must be U.S. citizen and hold Secret clearance.
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
3+ YOEMaster's plus 3 years of industry experience or a Ph.D. in a related field; Python, deep learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX; LiDAR-based 3D perception, BEV models, sensor fusion, computer vision, and 3D geometry.
New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer - Perception/Computer Vision
San Jose, California, United States
$120k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
WeRideNasdaq Global Select Market: WRD: Develops and operates autonomous driving vehicles and technology.
Currently pursuing computer science, robotics, or related studies; graduating December 2026–June 2027. Requires C++ or Python, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, data mining, or LiDAR experience, plus algorithms and 3D geometry knowledge.
C++, Python, LiDAR, Large Language Models (LLM), Vision Language Models (VLM), Computer Vision
Rick Engineering: Provides professional civil engineering, surveying, and urban planning services.
6+ YOEBA/BS in GIS or BS in Land Surveying plus 6+ years (or 10+ years equivalent) experience; CA PLS or ability to obtain within one year; proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS, LiDAR, UAV/UAS, and survey document processing.
GPS, Robotic total stations, UAV/UAS, 3D laser scanners, LiDAR, photogrammetry, 360° cameras, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Shapefiles, Esri File Geodatabase, GIS
Rhoda AI: Developing generalist robotic intelligence for real-world industrial automation.
10+ YOE10+ years in sensor/electrical subsystems; 15+ years for principal; strong imaging, camera, ToF, LiDAR, radar, thermal expertise; leadership in technical direction.
MIPI CSI-2, D-PHY, C-PHY, Analog design, Digital design, PCB layout, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, EMI/EMC testing, Voltage/Current measurement equipment
R.E.Y. Engineers: Civil engineering, land surveying, and geospatial solutions provider.
10+ YOEBachelor's in geomatics/survey engineering (or equivalent),10+ years surveying/hydrography experience, project leadership, LiDAR and GNSS expertise, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
RIEGL VMY-2, RIEGL RiPROCESS, TopoDOT, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, MicroStation, HYPACK, Applanix POSPac, LadybugCapPro, GNSS
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
Background in GN&C or robotics, strong C++ and Python skills, experience with VIO/SLAM and EKF or factor-graph sensor fusion, and sensor integration for IMU/camera/lidar.
Atoms: Building robotics and software to automate physical world industries.
10+ YOE10+ years MLE experience, expertise with transformers and multimodal systems, sensor fusion (camera/LiDAR/radar), PyTorch or JAX, Python and C++, and model optimization for edge deployment.
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
3+ YOEMS or PhD in optics/optical engineering; 3+ years in design, simulation, testing of optical systems; fiber optics, Si-Photonics, LiDAR experience; on-site in Fremont, CA.