Staff Software Engineer - Perception & Robotics Architect

Hayden AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,522 - 299,679; Full time

Job summary

Hayden AI in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Perception team. You will lead the architectural design of perception systems, ensuring they transition from prototypes to production. Candidates should have an advanced degree in computer science, 10+ years of experience in perception systems, and expert proficiency in C++. This role emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration across teams. The compensation range is $230,522 - $299,679, reflecting the seniority and expertise required for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in building and deploying perception systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++.
• Experience scaling systems from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and ownership of next-generation perception systems.
• Deliver high-performance, tested C++ code for robotics platforms.
• Architect high-throughput perception pipelines.

Skills

C++

Computer Vision

Robotics

Machine Learning

Systems Leadership

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Real-time systems

Embedded systems

Job description

Hayden AI in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Perception team. You will lead the architectural design of perception systems, ensuring they transition from prototypes to production. Candidates should have an advanced degree in computer science, 10+ years of experience in perception systems, and expert proficiency in C++. This role emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration across teams. The compensation range is $230,522 - $299,679, reflecting the seniority and expertise required for this position.