Senior Software Engineer

Hayden AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,454 - 260,590; Full time

Job summary

Hayden AI in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop prototypes for perception systems aligned with the company's mission. The position emphasizes C++ expertise and involves creating scalable robotics platforms for real-world applications.

As a key contributor, you will navigate complexities, design user-centric solutions, and drive technical decisions. The compensation range is $200,454 to $260,590, with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in deploying perception systems, preferably in automotive or robotics.
• Senior industrial experience in delivering production-grade software.
• Proficient in modern C++, with experience in real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, tested, maintainable C++ code for robotics platforms.
• Design and take ownership of prototype perception systems.
• Refine real-time perception pipelines for detection and tracking.

Skills

C++

Robotics

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Pilots team within the Perception organization, you will be responsible for developing prototypes for forthcoming pilots, aligning with Hayden’s mission and long-term roadmap for business expansion. This team investigates novel use cases, vehicles, and deployment environments, expeditiously translating preliminary concepts into functional prototypes. You will construct comprehensive end-to-end perception and robotics systems designed to operate on real-world hardware and capable of scaling into Hayden’s core product platform. This is a C++ software engineering generalist position emphasizing robotics and systems expertise. You will function with a substantial degree of ownership, navigating complexity to meticulously design, implement, and fortify solutions that judiciously balance rapid experimentation with sustained maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms.
• Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception systems with the potential to transition into production-grade solutions.
• Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception pipelines, encompassing detection, tracking, and sensor fusion methodologies.
• Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) models, including leveraging open-source solutions, for novel, Hayden-specific applications.
• Drive technical decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces, effectively balancing the speed required for prototyping with the requirements for production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with the Product team and cross-functional Engineering departments.
• Contribute to shared infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns as pilot initiatives mature into foundational products.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is considered advantageous.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in building and deploying perception systems; experience in automotive or robotics domains is a plus.
• Substantial background in a minimum of one of the following domains: robotics, state estimation, computer vision, or applied machine learning.
• Senior-level industrial experience in the delivery of intricate, production-grade software systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++, coupled with experience in real-time systems.
• Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems, rather than merely isolated components.
• Capability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
• Proven capacity to collaborate constructively within a developing engineering organization.

Compensation Range: $200,454 - $260,590