Senior Software Engineer, Perception (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Perception (AI): Developing and optimizing deep learning models for autonomous vehicle perception with an accent on long-range multi-sensor detection and semantic understanding. Focus on deploying production-ready software to real-time platforms and scaling ML engineering pipelines.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in the US and work from an hirify.global office at least 3 days per week (Offices in Mountain View, San Francisco, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Livonia, Coppell, or Bozeman)

Salary: $162,000 - $260,000 base

Company

hirify.global develops self-driving technology to create a safer, more efficient, and more accessible transportation ecosystem for mobility and logistics.

What you will do

• Research and develop state-of-the-art deep learning and ML models to improve perception in challenging scenarios and degraded sensor conditions.
• Address complex autonomy challenges including object detection, actor tracking, action recognition, and semantic scene understanding.
• Guide software development from initial prototype to production deployment on a real-time autonomous vehicle platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve failure modes using on-road and simulated testing.
• Build and scale robust ML pipelines to facilitate rapid experimentation and large-scale training and testing.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of research-based or professional experience with C++ and Python.
• Strong foundation in ML, deep learning, computer vision, recursive state estimation, and optimization.
• Strong publication record at top-tier robotics/CV conferences or significant industry experience in self-driving technology.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Advanced production-level knowledge of C++.
• Experience working with 3D data, including LiDAR, Radar, and point clouds.
• Experience deploying CV/ML models at scale across large physical fleets.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity compensation.
• Hybrid work environment emphasizing in-person collaboration and empathy.
• Culture based on integrity, ambitious goals, and a "no jerks" policy.
• Strong organizational commitment to safety and inclusion.