Senior Staff Software Engineer, Perception

Roboticsconnected; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect is seeking a senior AI/Robotics engineer to advance autonomous perception, architecting 2D/3D models and multi-modal sensing pipelines. You will build data collection and evaluation tools, and develop a proprietary dataset for training and evaluation.

The role focuses on production deploy, monitoring, and roadmap leadership within a cutting-edge perception stack. The position requires 7+ years of experience in 2D/3D object detection, strong Python skills, and a track record of leading

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Deep Learning, or a related field.
• 7+ years of focused experience in architecting and deploying 2D/3D object detection models.
• Worked on entire perception stack (sensing, preprocessing, detection & tracking).
• Python proficiency.
• Ability to identify gaps and lead cross functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect 3D object detection models, including multi-modal approaches (camera, LiDAR, Radar).
• Build and maintain data collection and evaluation (metrics) pipeline.
• Develop a proprietary multi-modal dataset for training and evaluation.
• Train, deploy and monitor 2D/3D object detection models to production.
• Build and execute a roadmap for the perception system
• Mentor junior engineers about best practices.

Skills

Python proficiency

2D/3D object detection

Perception stack architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Deep Learning, or related field

Job description

WHO WE ARE

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.

YOU WILL

• Architect 3D object detection models, including multi-modal approaches (camera, LiDAR, Radar).
• Build and maintain data collection and evaluation (metrics) pipeline.
• Develop a proprietary multi-modal dataset for training and evaluation.
• Train, deploy and monitor 2D/3D object detection models to production.
• Build and execute a roadmap for the perception system
• Mentor junior engineers about best practices.

YOU HAVE

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Deep Learning, or a related field.
• 7+ years of focused experience in architecting and deploying 2D/3D object detection models.
• Worked on entire perception stack (sensing, preprocessing, detection & tracking)
• Python proficiency
• The ability to identify gaps and lead cross functional projects

WE PREFER

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline
• Full stack AV knowledge
• Experience in architecting perception systems (detection & tracking)
• Publications in major conferences like CVPR, ICRA, NeurIPS, IJCAI, AAAI etc