Staff LiDAR Algorithms Engineer

Aeva Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva Inc. is seeking a Staff LiDAR Algorithms Engineer in Bangalore, India, to lead the design and development of cutting-edge algorithms for LiDAR sensor products. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in algorithm development, particularly in automotive LiDAR applications, and a solid background in digital signal processing.

This pivotal role involves collaboration across disciplines to ensure robust algorithm performance and successful integration. Join Aeva to shape the future of autonomous systems with your expertise!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in algorithm development for sensors or DSP systems.
• Deep hands-on expertise in LiDAR or similar sensor algorithms.
• Strong background in DSP and software algorithm implementation.
• Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals.
• Familiarity with algorithm deployment on embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and design of LiDAR sensing algorithms.
• Lead DSP algorithm development and define signal chain architecture.
• Develop and refine computer vision and perception-oriented algorithms.
• Conduct algorithm trade studies and analyze performance issues.
• Define algorithm requirements and performance budgets.
• Support integration and validation of algorithms on target hardware.

Skills

Algorithm development

LiDAR expertise

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Computer vision

Software implementation (C/C++, Python, MATLAB)

Job description

Staff LiDAR Algorithms Engineer

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff LiDAR Algorithms Engineer to serve as a technical leader in the design and development of algorithms for our next-generation LiDAR sensor products. This is a player‑coach role: you will personally drive critical algorithm development hands‑on while providing technical direction across the sensing pipeline.

You will work across the full signal chain — from raw sensor data through DSP, detection, ranging, and point cloud generation — with a strong end‑to‑end systems perspective that connects algorithm performance to opto‑mechanical behavior, hardware constraints, and top‑level sensor requirements. You will collaborate closely with firmware, software, optics, and systems teams to deliver robust, production‑quality algorithms for automotive‑grade LiDAR.

What you'll do

• Own the architecture, design, and development of LiDAR sensing algorithms — including signal processing, detection, ranging, calibration, and point cloud processing pipelines.
• Lead DSP algorithm development: define signal chain architecture, implement and optimize processing stages (filtering, FFT‑based methods, peak detection, noise mitigation, etc.), and establish performance targets with clear verification criteria.
• Develop and refine computer vision and perception‑oriented algorithms that operate on LiDAR data — including clustering, tracking, object detection, and sensor fusion interfaces as applicable to the product roadmap.
• Conduct algorithm trade studies, simulation, and analysis to validate design decisions; analyze lab and field test data to diagnose performance issues and drive iterative improvement.
• Define algorithm requirements, interfaces, and performance budgets in coordination with firmware, embedded software, and systems teams — ensuring traceability from top‑level sensor specs to implementation.
• Support integration, bring‑up, and validation of algorithms on target hardware; debug cross‑domain issues spanning optics, DSP, firmware, and software.
• Serve as the senior technical liaison for algorithms across engineering disciplines and in design/milestone reviews; provide technical guidance on critical deliverables as needed.

What you'll have

• 10+ years of experience in algorithm development for sensors, DSP, computer vision, or embedded perception systems, with end‑to‑end ownership of complex algorithm pipelines through development and release.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in LiDAR, Radar or similar time‑of‑flight/ranging sensor algorithms. Automotive LiDAR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong background in DSP (digital filter design, spectral analysis, detection theory, noise modeling) and software algorithm implementation (C/C++, Python or MATLAB for prototyping and production).
• Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals — point cloud processing, 3D geometry, calibration, and performance evaluation metrics.
• Familiarity with the constraints of deploying algorithms on embedded/FPGA/SoC platforms, including fixed‑point optimization, latency budgets, and resource limitations.
• Working knowledge of sensor system architecture — including how opto‑mechanical design, optical performance, and hardware limitations affect algorithm behavior and achievable performance.
• Experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or ISO/SAE 21434 workflows is a plus, particularly as they relate to algorithm verification and documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable driving technical trade‑offs across multidisciplinary teams.

What's in it for you

• Be the first algorithms engineer in our Bangalore office in this domain — help establish the team, culture, and technical foundation from the ground up.
• Be part of a fast‑paced and dynamic team.