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Aeva · 1 month ago

Lidar Algorithms SW engineer (Optimization)_ Mountain View, CA

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$155K/yr - $210K/yr
date5+ years exp

Aeva, Inc. is transforming autonomy with its innovative sensing and perception technology. The company is seeking a software engineer focused on algorithm development for point cloud processing, driving optimizations in real-time processing as sensor capabilities grow.

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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 optimizationARM processorsSignal processingMathematicsFixed-point algorithmsLidar principlesSIMD processorsProblem-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, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
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

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (32)
2023 (12)
2022 (29)
2021 (27)
2020 (14)

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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Recent News

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Nvidia’s autonomous tech gives other automakers a chance to take on Tesla
2026-01-07
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Aeva and NVIDIA to Integrate 4D LiDAR as Reference Sensor within the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ecosystem
2026-01-06
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Aeva and Nvidia to integrate 4D Lidar as reference sensor within the Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform ecosystem
2026-01-06
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