Field Application Engineer (LiDAR)

TL;DR

Field Application Engineer (LiDAR): Supporting customers and securing new business by solving technical product integration challenges in the autonomy sector with an accent on field testing, hardware/software troubleshooting, and product demonstrations. Focus on creating data parsing tools, integrating demo vehicles, and bridging the gap between North American customers and the Israel HQ.

Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA. Must be based in the Silicon Valley Region. U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder required.

Company

hirify.global Technologies supplies safety-critical, high-performance LiDAR sensors for assisted driving systems, autonomous robotaxis, and smart infrastructure applications.

What you will do

• Lead customer-facing product demonstrations for autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, and security solutions.
• Execute field tests at customer sites to track LiDAR performance and collect datasets for automotive OEMs and robotaxi providers.
• Develop data parsing tools, scripts, and converters to assist customers in automating field dataset analysis.
• Provide first-line service to troubleshoot HW and SW issues both remotely and on-site.
• Manage the integration of demo vehicles to showcase product performance and support technical marketing.
• Collaborate with the HQ in Israel to share customer feedback and optimize product documentation.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in HW/SW development or support roles.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS, with experience in embedded systems.
• Located in the Silicon Valley Region.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the US and Canada.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in robotics, artificial intelligence, perception, or automotive sensing.
• Experience in the LiDAR or optronics industry.
• Knowledge of photonics, including lasers (EEL, fiber, VCSELs) or photodetectors (SPAD, SiPM, APD).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of the autonomous driving revolution.
• Dynamic role acting as a technical bridge between North American sales and Israeli engineering.
• Inclusive work environment as an Equal Opportunity Employer.