Hybrid Senior Software Engineer, Pilots

at Hayden AI

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Pilots
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $200,454 - $260,590 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer developing prototypes for AI-powered perception systems at Hayden AI. Focus on robotics, C++, and production-grade software systems in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms.
• Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception systems with the potential to transition into production-grade solutions.
• Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception pipelines, encompassing detection, tracking, and sensor fusion methodologies.
• Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) models, including leveraging open-source solutions, for novel, Hayden-specific applications.
• Drive technical decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces, effectively balancing the speed required for prototyping with the requirements for production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with the Product team and cross-functional Engineering departments.
• Contribute to shared infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns as pilot initiatives mature into foundational products.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is considered advantageous.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in building and deploying perception systems; experience in automotive or robotics domains is a plus.
• Substantial background in a minimum of one of the following domains: robotics, state estimation, computer vision, or applied machine learning.
• Senior-level industrial experience in the delivery of intricate, production-grade software systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++, coupled with experience in real-time systems.
• Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems, rather than merely isolated components.
• Capability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
• Proven capacity to collaborate constructively within a developing engineering organization.

Benefits

• Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (for US employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• 401(k) with 3% company matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Daily catered lunches in our San Francisco office