Tech Lead, Perception – Robotics, Autonomy

well-funded deeptech startup; California (MO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Cash stock options

Job summary

A well-funded deeptech startup in California is looking for a Tech Lead, Perception with a focus on Robotics and Autonomy. The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a perception team responsible for innovation in the ADAS industry.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in designing and implementing perception systems for autonomous vehicles, along with project management skills. Competitive salary of $220-240k is offered, plus bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams working on perception systems for autonomous vehicles.
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience managing technical projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of perception systems.
• Manage a growing team and own the perception roadmap.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Leading the design and development of perception systems

C++

Python

Project management

Algorithmic development for perception stacks

Background in ROS/ROS 2

Education

M.S. / PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or Computer Vision

Tools

LIDAR

Camera

Job description

Tech Lead, Perception – Robotics, Autonomy – $220-240k – Plus bonus and cash stock options – A leading Autonomy/Robotics company

A leading, well‑known Autonomy/Robotics company, responsible for disrupting the ADAS industry are looking for a Tech Lead to join and take ownership of an existing Perception team.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience:

• Leading the design, development, validation, and deployment of perception systems for autonomous vehicles.
• Defining both software and hardware architecture of perception systems.
• Manage a growing Perception team and own the long‑term Perception roadmap and strategy.
• Partner closely with both engineering and product stakeholders
• Experience managing technical projects
• Experienced in algorithmic development for perception stacks (LIDAR, Camera, etc.). Direct experience with sensors is preferred.
• Deployed perception stacks to robots, autonomous vehicles, or other real‑time systems
• Strong software development skills in C++ and Python,
• Background in ROS/ROS 2
• M.S. / PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Vision.