Senior Algorithms Engineer (all levels)

Summer Robotics • Campbell, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Summer Robotics, we're redefining robotic vision with microsecond-precise, continuous streaming 3D perception. Our groundbreaking hardware-software platform enables robots to react 4x faster than traditional systems, empowering real-time interaction in dynamic environments. We deliver cutting-edge robotic assembly and inspection solutions to industry leaders in automotive and semiconductor manufacturing. Scaling revenue and in advanced pilots with strategic customers, our Campbell, CA-based startup is scaling fast. Join our team to revolutionize industrial automation through advanced vision systems. Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary together. As a Senior Algorithm Engineer, you’ll be a cornerstone of our core team, building robot guidance and inspection applications for manufacturing and maintenance. You’ll shape our entire technology stack, crafting high-performance algorithms for 3D data generation, developing AI-driven guidance systems, and enabling industrial robots to navigate complex, moving environments with precision.

Requirements

• Advanced C++ skills with a focus on performance optimization
• Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, geometry, and optimization
• Domain knowledge in at least one of: robot kinematics, 3D sensing, or Lie theory
• Experience writing high-quality, well-tested, performance-critical software
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time constraints
• MS or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering field
• 5+yrs of full-time industry experience beyond internships or academic work

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics or robot programming
• Proficiency in CUDA/GPU programming for real-time systems
• Knowledge of event-based vision systems or neural networks for 3D geometry
• Background in software quality practices, DevOps, or network protocols
• Proven track record delivering commercial robotics systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for diverse robotic tasks in dynamic settings
• Develop robust, production-ready software for industrial environments
• Collaborate across the development lifecycle, from prototyping to deployment
• Optimize real-time performance for embedded systems

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : $180,000–$250,000 base salary (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications), plus meaningful equity
• Comprehensive Benefits : Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans (Kaiser Permanente, Anthem), 401(k), and flexible PTO
• Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior