Software Engineer - Perception (fallback Stack)

Applied Intuition

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Base: $151,000 - $255,000 usd annually; equity: op...
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5+ years av or robotics experience
C++ and python proficiency
Production ml/dl perception algorithms
** Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in perception for autonomous vehicles or mobile robots, focusing on enhancing their core simulation engine. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the field, particularly with machine learning applications for uncertainty estimation and safety-critical perception systems. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on building perception capabilities that help autonomous vehicles recognize uncertainty, degradation, and failure to ensure safe fallback behavior.
  • Applied Intuition is a $15 billion company creating digital infrastructure to bring intelligence to every moving machine across automotive, defense, and trucking industries.
  • Employees are expected to work primarily from the office 5 days a week, though some flexibility for remote work is recognized.

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** Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in perception for autonomous vehicles or mobile robots, focusing on enhancing their core simulation engine. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the field, particularly with machine learning applications for uncertainty estimation and safety-critical perception systems. **

Salary

Base: $151,000 - $255,000 USD annually; Equity: Options and/or restricted stock units included; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401k match, and stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years AV or robotics experience
  • C++ and Python proficiency
  • Production ML/DL perception algorithms
  • ML uncertainty estimation expertise
  • Middleware and benchmarking tools

Nice-to-have

  • MSc or PhD in perception field
  • Experience with degraded sensors
  • Knowledge of ISO/SOTIF safety cases
  • Non-linear optimization expertise
  • Adverse weather edge case handling

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in AV, robotics, or safety-critical perception
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python
  • Hands-on experience with production-level ML perception algorithms

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