Senior Perception Engineer – Autonomous VTOL (Equity)

Red Cat Holdings; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of perception systems for unmanned aircraft. This role involves designing algorithms for navigation and object detection, collaborating closely with hardware teams, and ensuring systems are robust in challenging environments. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ or Python, computer vision, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $132k and $183k, with additional equity and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing perception, robotics, or autonomy systems.
• Experience taking perception systems from research to production deployment.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python for performance-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of FlightWave’s perception stack.
• Design and build robust perception systems for real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on sensor integration.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer Vision

State Estimation

Sensor Fusion

Real-time Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ROS 2

OpenCV

GStreamer

Job description

A technology company in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of perception systems for unmanned aircraft. This role involves designing algorithms for navigation and object detection, collaborating closely with hardware teams, and ensuring systems are robust in challenging environments. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ or Python, computer vision, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $132k and $183k, with additional equity and bonuses.