Perception Software Team Lead

CNH; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 106,725 - 163,645; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Perception Team Lead to oversee the development of perception systems for autonomy, sensing, and actuation in agricultural applications. You will drive real-time processing pipelines across cameras, LiDAR, radar, and thermal sensors, and lead a team through design, testing, and deployment.

The role requires a Master’s in engineering and 5+ years in perception and software development with C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years in perception systems.
• 5+ years of software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Previous leadership experience with perception technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect perception systems for real-time camera/LiDAR/radar data.
• Develop computer vision, sensor fusion, and ML algorithms.
• Support hardware deployment onto agricultural platforms.
• Lead code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Set OKRs and drive team growth through mentoring and reviews.
• Coordinate with product and hardware teams on specs.

Skills

Perception systems

C++

Python

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

C++14+

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity‑enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

As the Perception Team Lead, you will oversee the engineering development of perception systems for use in various agricultural applications like autonomy, sense and act, row guidance, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect robust perception systems capable of processing data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, and thermal sensors in real time.
• Develop and maintain computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning algorithms.
• Support hardware deployment onto various agricultural platforms.
• Enforce code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Conduct performance reviews, set clear OKRs, and foster continuous professional growth for team members.
• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, and agile retrospectives to keep projects on schedule.
• Design for extreme environments, ensuring perception algorithms resist dust, mud, vibration, and shifting lighting.
• Oversee field‑testing campaigns to validate system performance in real‑world crop conditions and diverse growth stages.
• Establish safety‑critical baselines for obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and hazard mitigation in open fields.
• Bridge the gap between digital simulation environments and physical, in‑field machinery behavior.
• Partner with hardware teams to select optimal sensors, compute platforms, and mounting locations on vehicles.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate agronomic needs (e.g., weed detection, yield mapping) into technical specifications.
• Interface with vehicle control teams to integrate perception outputs seamlessly into navigation and actuation systems.
• Manage vendor relationships with sensor manufacturers, labeling services, and cloud compute providers.
• Promote and maintain the highest possible environment of teamwork and collaboration.

Experience Required

• Master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience working with perception systems to solve computer vision problems.
• 5+ years of software development experience with modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience with teams developing commercial solutions with perception technology.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $106,725 – $163,645 plus any applicable bonus. (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “Know Your Rights” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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