Autonomy Perception CV/ML SWE (AI)

TL;DR

Autonomy Perception CV/ML SWE (AI): Designing and deploying cutting-edge algorithms for aircraft and obstacle detection and tracking with an accent on combining deep learning with geometric vision for 3D situational awareness. Focus on building scalable model training pipelines, rigorous evaluation frameworks, and refining perception stacks for safety-critical autonomous flight.

Location: South San Francisco, California, USA

Salary: $180,000 - $265,000

Company

hirify.global is the world's largest autonomous drone delivery service, operating a global logistics system to deliver critical medical supplies and retail goods.

What you will do

• Design and deploy algorithms to detect, localize, and track aircraft and obstacles using monocular and multi-view camera systems.
• Develop scalable model training pipelines and rigorous evaluation frameworks for real-world edge cases and long-tail scenarios.
• Collaborate with systems, flight test, and validation teams to design end-to-end test plans for safety and reliability.
• Create debugging, visualization, and analysis tools to triage and perform root-cause analysis on field data.
• Refine ML models and classical tracking algorithms using simulation and real-world feedback to improve latency and robustness.
• Contribute to the long-term vision and architecture of the detect-and-avoid system.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience crafting and deploying perception systems for autonomous robots, aircraft, or vehicles.
• Expertise in state-of-the-art deep learning models focused on object detection and tracking.
• Deep knowledge of geometric computer vision (stereo vision, depth-from-motion, structure-from-motion, and visual odometry).
• Proven track record of overcoming performance bottlenecks and resolving operational edge cases.
• Hands-on experience supporting commercially operated autonomous systems in live environments.
• Must be based in or able to work from South San Francisco, CA.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation with equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and discretionary performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on safety-critical technology with a direct, meaningful impact on human lives globally.