perception-systems jobs in San Diego

This Systems Test Engineer role focuses on analyzing system faults and errors in Zoox's autonomous vehicle platform using data analytics on both road-test and simulation data. You will diagnose issues across perception, planning, and AI software; prioritize problems by severity and safety impact; identify failure trends; and develop tools and workflows for quality improvement.…See more The role requires 5+ years of systems troubleshooting experience, proficiency in Python, strong root cause analysis skills, and a background preferably in automotive or embedded systems.

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will design and develop advanced ML models for automotive radar signal processing, including end-to-end pipelines from data preprocessing through model training and optimization. The role requires expertise in deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers), radar signal analysis, and deploying models for real-time embedded systems with constraints on latency, memory, and power.…See more Responsibilities include evaluating state-of-the-art ML techniques, optimizing models for production, and translating research into scalable algorithms. The position demands a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 3+ years of ML research experience, strong proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and foundational knowledge of radar fundamentals.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Saronic Technologies develops and deploys autonomy software for autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) in maritime environments. The role involves debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, integrating sensors and control systems, analyzing real-world mission data, and working directly with operators to adapt technology to operational needs.…See more You will troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and networking issues during field deployments, traveling up to 50% to test systems in real-world maritime settings. Strong proficiency in C++, Rust, or Python is required, along with experience in robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, and networking protocols.

Senior Staff Software Engineer role owning technical strategy and long-term evolution of autonomous flight software across the Expeditionary portfolio (V-BAT, X-BAT platforms). Responsibilities include defining autonomy architecture, leading complex integration challenges across motion planning, perception, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations, while mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration with Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, and Strategic Systems teams.…See more Requires 10+ years of experience, expert-level C++ and Linux systems development, proven ability to influence architecture across multiple teams, and track record mentoring senior engineers. Travel ~10–20% annually to customer sites, flight tests, and integration exercises.