Perception Engineer (LiDAR) POST NUMBER: 467516

Compensation: $120,000-130,000
Onsite: Tampa, FL
Equity opportunities after 1 year employment
Relocation assistance available
Sponsorship not available at this time

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer, Perception to join an onsite engineering team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of algorithms that interpret 3D sensor data to understand complex environments. The ideal candidate will develop new perception capabilities, enhance existing systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver real-time, production-grade solutions that meet demanding operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for real-time 3D object detection, classification, and tracking using point cloud data.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, platform, and software teams to integrate perception modules into deployable systems.
• Packagen and deploy perception software across diverse runtime environments .
• Research state-of-the-art perception and AI techniques to improve model accuracy and performance.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy and roadmap planning for perception and intelligent systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering , or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in C and Python for algorithm development and system integration.
• 3D geometry, point cloud processing, linear algebra .
• Foundational detection and tracking techniques (clustering methods, state estimators).
• 3D data processing libraries

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
• Experience applying machine learning or deep learning techniques to 3D data.
• Knowledge of parallel processing and hardware acceleration techniques.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and scalable deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies and deploying software in production environments.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.