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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Perception

Parallel Systems
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Perception
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying robotics or perception software in real-world systems
  • Strong background designing and implementing geometry-based computer vision and robotics algorithms (multi-view geometry, filtering, optimization)
  • Proficiency in Rust and C/C++
  • Experience with real-time systems handling high-throughput, multi-modal sensor data and fusion across lidar, camera, IMU, and GPS
Nice to have
  • Experience implementing and testing real-time sensor fusion code, including validation methodology
  • Experience with sensor calibration and/or a strong foundation in math and optimization algorithms (Kalman/particle filters, non-linear optimization, 3D geometry)
  • Ability to evaluate sensor selection and system-level tradeoffs, and to define test and validation plans that prove robust, round-the-clock production operations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working on interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with sensor fusion, localization/SLAM, and/or online calibration
What the job really is

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Parallel Systems, you will focus on developing perception and sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. Your day-to-day tasks will involve designing and implementing computer vision algorithms, fusing data from various sensors, and ensuring the reliability of these systems in real-world conditions. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams will be key as you work on sensor calibration, validation, and integration into the overall autonomy stack.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $163,000 — $212,000 USD
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity in the workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • Salary range provided but final compensation may vary based on interview process
  • Focus on real-time systems may imply a fast-paced work environment
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