Tech Lead, Computer Vision — 3D Reconstruction & Splatting

Niantic Spatial; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geospatial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Tech Lead for its Applied Computer Vision Algorithms Team. You will play a crucial role in driving the development of 3D reconstruction capabilities and algorithms for high-fidelity mapping. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Computer Vision and strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This role requires technical leadership and offers a hybrid work model with 3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Computer Vision, ML, or relevant field, or 6+ years with PhD.
• Experience in tech leading a team of computer vision engineers.
• Strong graphics knowledge and optimization for GPU in Android/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Translate top-tier research papers into production-grade features.
• Lead the design of 3D reconstruction pipelines and mesh generation.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for high-performance execution.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

3D Computer Vision/ML expertise

Structure from Motion (SfM)

Gaussian Splatting rendering techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

A leading geospatial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Tech Lead for its Applied Computer Vision Algorithms Team. You will play a crucial role in driving the development of 3D reconstruction capabilities and algorithms for high-fidelity mapping. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Computer Vision and strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This role requires technical leadership and offers a hybrid work model with 3 days per week in the office.