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We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components into an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. We are taking this one step further by building industry focussed end-to-end Lidar-based Detection Technology solutions so our customers time-to-value is faster. Ouster Solutions caters to solving big problems in Smart Cities, Warehouse automation, Physical Security, and Mining to name a few. If you're passionate about solving complex problems in these fields, we need your help.\nWe are looking for a Software Product Engineering Intern to own and drive the system engineering, product documentation, third-party product integrations, and verification and validation functions, to bring to market innovative end-to-end Lidar Detection Technology software solutions, thereby accelerating the global automation revolution for a safe and efficient future. This position will be reporting directly to the VP of Product.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nServe as a critical bridge between the field and our internal teams. You'll gather and distill customer feedback and share insights with the product management and engineering teams to help shape the future of our product roadmap\nDevelop system-level use cases, break them down into sub-system/product components, and establish a test bed. 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