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95 lidar jobs at 52 companies in San Jose, CA

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Senior / Staff Lidar Engineer
Foster City, California, United States
$217k-$300k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoox
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.
LiDAR, Unix/Linux, C++, Python, Git/GitHub, MATLAB
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LiDAR Characterization & Perception Data Engineer - Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, California, United States
$155k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Aeva
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.
Python, C++, ROS
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Senior Hardware Engineer, Lidar
Pittsburgh or Palo Alto or Dearborn
$192k-$288k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Latitude AI
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.
Python, NumPy, pandas, Jupyter, Wireshark, PCAP, CANoe, CANalyzer, ROS, rosbag, CAN, CAN FD, automotive Ethernet
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Robotics Engineer (Perception)
Philadelphia or New York City or San Francisco
$160k-$210k/yr HybridFull Time
Treeswift
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.
LiDAR, C++, Python, SLAM, point cloud, camera
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Mapping Algorithm Design Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
PolyExplore
PolyExplore: Develops high-precision mobile mapping and navigation technology.
MS in mechanical engineering (or related), experience designing LiDAR/SLAM and sensor calibration algorithms, performing surveys, and developing software tools; strong documentation skills.
LiDAR, SLAM
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Senior Software Engineer, Perception Future Sensing Platforms
Mountain View or San Francisco
$213k-$263k/yr HybridFull Time
Waymo
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.
C++, Lidar, Camera, Radar
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Robotics Engineer (Hardware+ROS2)
Santa Clara, California, United States
HybridPart Time
Aerobotics7
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.
ROS2, FAST-LIO2, LIO-SAM, tf, Jetson, embedded Linux, LiDAR, Stereo Cam, IMU, multimeter, scope
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Sensor Hardware Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$165k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kodiak Robotics
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).
LiDAR, Radar, Camera, Ultrasonics, Endorsed
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception
Santa Clara, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yr HybridFull Time
PlusAI
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.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, LiDAR, radar, camera, GPU
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Spring '27 Intern - Electrical Engineering
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Moss
Moss: Builds robots to scan trees for automated farm inventory.
Experience with PCB and power-system design, high-speed/mixed-signal interfaces, firmware in C/C++, sensor and autonomy hardware integration (LiDAR, cameras, GPS, IMU), manufacturing/DFM experience, and strong real-world projects.
PCB, LiDAR, GPS, IMU, Jetson, C, C++, USB, Ethernet, MIPI/CSI, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, DFM, microcontrollers
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New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer - Perception/Computer Vision
San Jose, California, United States
$120k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
WeRide
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
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Staff Electrical Engineer (Sensors & Imaging Systems)
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Rhoda AI
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
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Senior Bathymetric Surveyor
Folsom or Pleasanton or Oakland or Palo Alto
$120k-$165k/yr FieldFull Time
R.E.Y. Engineers
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
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$273k-$345k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atoms
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.
PyTorch, JAX, Python, C++, TensorRT, CUDA, Transformers, Birds-Eye-View (BEV)
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State Estimation and Navigation Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$140k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
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.
C++, Python, PX4, ArduPilot
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Lead Optical Product Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$106k-$172k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Coherent
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.
OptiStudio, Code-V
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Principle Engineer, 3D Construction
Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Wayve
Wayve: Develops end-to-end artificial intelligence for autonomous driving systems.
Expertise in SLAM, 3D reconstruction, lidar/point-cloud processing, pose estimation, sensor fusion; strong C++ and Python skills; experience moving research to production and providing technical leadership.
C++, Python, ROS, PCL, OpenCV, CUDA
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Senior Machine Learning Perception Engineer - Fallback Driving System
Sunnyvale or Atlanta or Austin or Detroit or Warren or Milford or Mountain View
$171k-$261k/yr HybridFull Time
General Motors
General MotorsNYSE: GM: Manufactures and sells automobiles and automotive parts globally.
3+ YOE3+ years developing ML perception for camera/lidar/radar, proficiency with PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX and Python, C++ experience, defining ML metrics, and improving model robustness for safety-critical systems.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, Python, C++, ROS
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SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization
San Francisco or Sunnyvale or United States
$168k-$247k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
4+ YOE4+ years industry experience in AV/robotics/embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, strong background in 3D geometry, LiDAR/vision registration, non-linear optimization, and state estimation.
C/C++, Python
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Principle Engineer, 3D Construction
Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Wayve
Wayve: Develops AI software for autonomous vehicle navigation.
Expertise in SLAM/3D reconstruction, lidar and point-cloud registration, pose estimation, sensor fusion, and building offline reconstruction systems; strong C++ and Python skills and cross-functional technical leadership.
C++, Python, ROS, PCL, OpenCV, CUDA
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