Senior Perception Engineer - Autonomous Systems (C++, Sensor Fusion)

RiseMe; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI's Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) in Utah is seeking a Perception Engineer III to design and implement perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles.

You will architect real-time C++ pipelines for object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion across LiDAR, radar, and cameras in embedded environments. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with planning, controls, and systems teams, and deploy perception systems at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field (Master's a plus).
• 4+ years developing perception systems for autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• Expert C++ (C++11 or newer), building production, multithreaded Linux applications.
• Depth in at least two of: LiDAR point-cloud processing, automotive radar, image-based object recognition, or sensor fusion and tracking.
• Experience with ROS or ROS2 and DDS or publish-subscribe messaging.
• Working knowledge of machine-learning and AI techniques deployed in embedded C++.
• Python3 or MATLAB for prototyping and analysis.
• Advanced linear algebra, probabilistic estimation, and coordinate transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of perception algorithms for LiDAR, radar, camera, and sensor fusion.
• Architect real-time C++ pipelines for object detection, classification, tracking, and fusion in embedded systems.
• Define sensor selection criteria, integration standards, and validation processes.
• Drive root-cause resolution of complex or non-standard perception failures.
• Partner with planning, controls, and systems engineers to align perception with the autonomy stack.
• Deploy and configure perception systems at customer sites, leading integration.
• Mentor Perception Engineers I and II through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Use AI coding agents to accelerate development from prototype to deployment.
• Document architecture, design decisions, and lessons learned.

Skills

C++ Expert

ROS/ROS2

Sensor Fusion

Machine Learning

Python

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE/Robotics

Master's preferred

Tools

DDS/Publish-Subscribe

Linux

Job description

ASI's Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) in Utah is seeking a Perception Engineer III to design and implement perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles.

You will architect real-time C++ pipelines for object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion across LiDAR, radar, and cameras in embedded environments. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with planning, controls, and systems teams, and deploy perception systems at customer sites.