Staff Perception Hardware Engineer

Highlights

• Own Apollo humanoid's perception hardware from prototype to production-ready.
• Lead hands-on integration and validation of cameras and optics on Apollo.
• Ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity at scale.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on hardware leader who thrives in the lab and owns complex perception systems from prototype to production. You use empirical data to align teams and ship robust robots built for the real world.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• 8+ years hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles or AR/VR
• Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning and mitigation of lens artifacts within tight enclosures
• Mastery of linear algebra and 3D geometry for multi-camera arrays and visual-inertial fusion with Python/C++ scripting
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without authority using empirical lab data
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environment balancing robustness and shipping