Staff Perception Software Engineer

Fruition Group; Michigan; Remote; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-scaling technology company as a Staff Perception Software Engineer, where you'll lead the design of intelligent perception systems integral to autonomous vehicles. This high-impact role involves architecting algorithms for situational awareness and object detection, with competitive compensation and benefits, including equity and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $240,000

Annual Bonus: Up to 20%

Equity

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO and remote work flexibility

Relocation support as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in perception software, computer vision, or robotics.
• Hands-on experience with multi-sensor fusion and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core perception algorithms for detection and tracking.
• Lead integration of multi-modal sensor data into real-time pipelines.
• Provide technical mentorship across the perception team.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-sensor fusion

Real-time systems

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Fruition Group

Staff Perception Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Systems

We are representing a fast-scaling technology company developing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle platforms. They are seeking a Staff Perception Software Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent perception systems that power autonomy across complex, real-world environments.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the algorithms and systems responsible for situational awareness, object detection, and environmental understanding for next-generation autonomous mobility.

Location:

Flexible across the U.S. with a preference for candidates near major tech hubs (Austin, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle).

Compensation Package:

• Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $240,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual Bonus: Up to 20%
• Equity
• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO and remote work flexibility
• Relocation support as needed

Role Overview:

As a Staff Perception Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader in the development of advanced perception pipelines. You’ll architect and optimize systems that fuse sensor data (LiDAR, camera, radar) and deliver real-time, accurate understanding of the surrounding environment to support safe autonomous decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement core perception algorithms for detection, classification, tracking, and scene understanding
• Lead integration of multi-modal sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) into robust, real-time pipelines
• Develop scalable, efficient code for deployment on embedded and vehicle compute platforms
• Work closely with autonomy, mapping, and systems teams to integrate perception into full-stack autonomy
• Conduct data-driven performance tuning and optimization across real-world edge cases
• Provide technical mentorship and help establish best practices across the perception team

Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in perception software, computer vision, or robotics
• Strong proficiency in C++ (modern standards) and Python
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
• Multi-sensor fusion and tracking
• Real-time systems and software optimization

Preferred Experience:

• Experience deploying perception systems on AVs, UAVs, or robotics platforms
• Familiarity with ROS, TensorRT, CUDA, or hardware acceleration
• Experience with large-scale data processing and simulation environments
• Knowledge of safety certification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL)

Apply or Inquire:

This is a rare opportunity to shape perception software at the forefront of autonomous mobility innovation. Apply Now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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401(k)

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Pension plan

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Disability insurance

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