Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2025. Seyond scores A on the Alion truth index.
Who is Seyond?
Seyond™ is a global leader in high fidelity LiDAR solutions, powering the future of mobility across ADAS, ITS, Robotics, Stationary and Off-Road industries. Seyond delivers a dynamic portfolio of robust, high resolution LiDAR sensors, perception software, and the Seyond ITS Management Platform (SIMPL). Founded in Silicon Valley with a global footprint, Seyond is dedicated to the highest quality engineering and manufacturing, and unwavering commitment to our customers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team specializing in LiDAR-based solutions and perception software. You will play a pivotal role in developing, optimizing, and deploying cutting-edge perception algorithms and software on edge AI platforms like NVIDIA Jetson. This position requires a solid understanding of machine learning, embedded Linux environments, and autonomous driving technologies.
How will you make an impact?
- Design, develop, and optimize LiDAR-based perception software solutions for autonomous driving and other advanced applications.
- Implement and fine-tune machine learning models for object detection, tracking, and classification.
- Utilize edge AI platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson, to deploy and test real-time perception software.
- Develop and maintain software in Linux environments, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to deliver integrated solutions.
- Conduct software profiling, debugging, and optimization for efficient resource utilization.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in autonomous driving, LiDAR technologies, and edge AI platforms.
- Identify customer requirements and translate them into software engineering specifications; deliver software solutions to address customer challenges.
What qualifications and skills will make you succeed in this role?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of work experience with in software engineering, focusing on autonomous driving, robotics, or similar domains.
- Proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, or similar.
- Strong experience with Linux development and debugging tools.
- Solid understanding of sensor fusion, and perception algorithms.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar robotics frameworks preferred.
- Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded software development preferred.
- Understanding of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and path planning algorithms preferred.
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson or other edge AI hardware platforms preferred.
What core values will you add at Seyond?
- Emerging: We embrace the challenges with the opportunities as we shape our future together.
- Dynamic: It is the combination of each member’s energy, innovative spirit, open-mindedness, creativity, and unique experience that give us our dynamic edge.
- Genuine: We keep it real - be it with our customers, our partners, or each other. We are dedicated to being honest and collaborative in all that we do.
- Excellence: We continuously strive for higher performance, higher quality, higher precision, and higher safety.
Where is this role located?
This role is located in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidate must live in/near Sunnyvale, CA.
What are the benefits and perks of working at Seyond?
You will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights:
- A variety of health insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness reimbursement
- Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, training etc.)
What is the Pay Range?
$100,000-$200,000
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, annual base salary for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Seyond. You may also be eligible for the sales incentive plan and equity. In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success.
Seyond, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Employment at Seyond is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check, and signing all your on-boarding documents.
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