Principal Computer Vision / Perception Engineer

Location: United States (West Coast preferred, remote considered)

About the Company

We are a US-based AI company applying computer vision to real-world systems. From autonomous vehicles to industrial inspection and medical imaging, our mission is to build robust perception systems that operate reliably in production. We are looking for engineers who thrive on solving challenging perception and sensor fusion problems at scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Computer Vision / Perception Engineer to lead the design and deployment of production-grade vision pipelines. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership across cross-functional teams, including robotics, autonomy, and platform engineering.

You will be responsible for ensuring that sensor data, perception algorithms, and model outputs meet high standards for accuracy, reliability, and scalability in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of computer vision pipelines in production
• Process and integrate sensor data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, or other modalities
• Optimize perception models for accuracy, latency, and robustness
• Collaborate closely with robotics, autonomy, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration
• Identify and solve scaling and reliability challenges in real-world systems
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical strategy for perception and vision systems

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in computer vision, perception, or related fields
• Deep experience with production CV pipelines and model deployment
• Strong understanding of sensor data processing and multi-modal perception
• Backgrounds in autonomous systems, robotics, industrial AI, or medical imaging are highly relevant
• Familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, ROS, or similar
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

• Work on real-world, high-impact computer vision systems
• Lead technical efforts at a senior, hands-on level
• Collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers and researchers
• Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements

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Reece Waldon