Software Engineer, Perception (Robotics)

pony.ai • Fremont, CA

141d • $120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

As part of the Perception team, you will help design and build the sensor data pipeline that powers our self-driving vehicles. Our team is responsible for turning raw sensor signals into reliable, real-time information that enables advanced perception models. You’ll work across multiple sensing modalities — cameras, lidars, radars, IMUs, microphones, and more — and help ensure that our autonomous driving system can perceive the world with accuracy and robustness. This role is a great fit for engineers excited about robotics, sensor systems, and building the bridge between hardware and AI models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Vision, or related fields.
• Solid programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with exposure to real-time or systems-level software a plus.
• Familiarity with one or more areas: robotics, computer vision, signal processing, or deep learning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on algorithms, tools, and models that extract critical information from multi-modal sensors in real time.
• Develop and validate systems that ensure sensor data is accurate, synchronized, and reliable, including calibration, error detection, and health monitoring.
• Integrate sensor data into the perception stack and build efficient data flows that power real-time algorithms.
• Preprocess multi-sensor inputs to improve perception performance, such as time synchronization and ground detection.
• Contribute to the overall perception pipeline, from raw sensor integration to AI-ready features.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Free Food & Snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees