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Aeva · 3 months ago

Lidar Algorithms SW engineer (Optimization)

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$155K/yr - $210K/yr
date3+ years exp

Aeva is dedicated to revolutionizing autonomy through advanced sensing and perception technology. The role involves developing algorithms for point cloud processing in production software, focusing on optimizing CPU and memory usage to enhance real-time processing capabilities of their LiDAR systems.

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Responsibilities

Analyze, benchmark and implement point cloud processing algorithms to achieve CPU, memory, and latency targets
Implement signal processing, detection, and lidar algorithms in C++ in production software and simulation platforms
Translate floating-point models to fixed-point for optimal implementation on ARM processors and FPGAs
Profile, triage, and root-cause complex performance issues in live sensor systems
Participate in the team's development processes, including requirements and design documentation, test-plan generation and execution, peer design and code reviews, process feedback, and improvements

Qualification

C++Point cloud processingEmbedded systems optimizationAlgorithm designMathematicsARM processorsFPGASIMD processorsRadar/Lidar principlesProblem-solvingCommunicationInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in software development and algorithm design
Strong fundamentals in mathematics and excellent problem-solving skills
Proven experience profiling, benchmarking, and optimizing embedded systems
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and show initiative in solving complex system-level problems

Preferred

Experience working on point cloud processing algorithms for detection, estimation, and filtering
Worked on fixed-point algorithm implementation on low-end processors
Knowledge of working principles for radars/lidars
Experience optimizing algorithms for different embedded platforms including ARM and SIMD processors

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Unlimited PTO
Equity
Bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts
401k plan
Life and disability benefits
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
11 paid holidays annually

Company

Aeva

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Aeva develops a sensing and perception paradigm for autonomous machines.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.aeva.com

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2023 (12)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$568.5M
Key Investors
ApolloLG InnotekSylebra Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Equity· $50M

Leadership Team

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Soroush Salehian
Co-founder and CEO
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Mina Rezk
Co-Founder
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