Software Engineer - Robotics Perception Sensors

Kismet Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance

401k matching

Four free lunches per week

Employee activity fund

Pet-friendly office

Unlimited/Flex PTO

Job summary

A robotics technology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer specialized in Robotics Perception Sensors. The role involves developing algorithms for sensor fusion and enhancing vehicle decision-making capabilities. Candidates should have 4+ years of software experience and strong skills in Python and C++. The position offers a base salary of $140K–$190K plus stock options and competitive benefits including insurance, 401k matching, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software experience, including 2+ focused on perception, computer vision, or sensor fusion.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++.
• Strong background in processing radar, LiDAR, or camera data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement perception algorithms for multi-sensor fusion for robotics solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies.
• Optimize computer vision and perception code for embedded execution.

Skills

Software experience

Python

C++

Perception algorithms

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Software Engineer - Robotics Perception Sensors

Seeking a skilled software engineer who can turn raw sensor data into real‑time intelligence. You’ll design algorithms that help autonomous systems understand and navigate their world, blending radar, LiDAR, camera, and GPS data into one coherent picture. If you thrive on complex systems, low‑level integration, and real‑world robotics, this is a rare chance to see your code power machines that are doing revolutionary, mission‑driven work.

About the Role

This position focuses on the perception stack – the eyes and brain of autonomous vehicles. You’ll develop algorithms for detection, tracking, sensor fusion, and state estimation. Your work will directly influence how autonomous platforms make decisions in dynamic environments. Expect to test your code in the field, tune it under real conditions, and see its impact on vehicle performance.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement perception algorithms for multi‑sensor fusion for robotics solutions
• Evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies
• Optimize computer vision and perception code for embedded execution
• Expand simulation and testing frameworks to validate perception performance
• Work closely with autonomy, UI, and operations teams to visualize and interpret environmental data

Required Experience

• 4+ years of software experience, including 2+ focused on perception, computer vision, or sensor fusion
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++
• Strong background in processing radar, LiDAR, or camera data
• Familiarity with perception algorithms (segmentation, clustering, Kalman filters, etc.)
• Collaborative mindset and ability to translate data into actionable insights

Nice to Have

• ML or deep learning experience for perception tasks
• Path‑planning or control algorithm knowledge
• Embedded or resource‑constrained system experience

Compensation

$140K–$190K base + stock options

Benefits

• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer‑covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet‑friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

Location: San Diego, CA. Onsite.