Uber · 1 day ago
Senior Sensor Systems & Calibration Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expUber is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Sensor Systems & Calibration Engineer to build and scale their hardware, software, and process infrastructure for advanced multi-sensor perception systems. This role involves developing calibration environments and workflows, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring data integrity for sensor calibration processes.
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Responsibilities
Own setup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of early hardware-based calibration environments, including turntables, optical targets, alignment fixtures, and sensor characterization rigs
Develop, document, and refine SOPs for calibration and sensor alignment workflows to ensure repeatability, safety, and scale-out readiness across labs and cities
Collaborate with perception, systems, and hardware engineering teams to define calibration requirements, ensuring both hardware and software approaches meet accuracy and throughput goals
Establish and maintain calibration data integrity practices, including labeling standards, versioning, traceability, and automated data checks
Partner with software engineers to build or integrate software-based calibration tools, automation scripts, and validation pipelines as we transition away from hardware-heavy approaches
Design scalable calibration and QC workflows that can be executed reliably by vendors, regional operations teams, and automated pipelines
Analyze calibration performance data and field feedback to drive continuous improvements in accuracy, robustness, and reliability
Support integration and validation efforts for new sensor and compute configurations, including bench-level testing and first-article vehicle builds
Coordinate with facilities and operations teams on lab layouts, environmental controls, equipment uptime, and safety compliance
Train and mentor technicians and cross-functional partners on calibration methods, equipment handling, data integrity, and workflow adoption
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in sensor calibration, hardware testing, systems integration, or related engineering roles in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or industrial environments
Strong understanding of multi-sensor calibration fundamentals (camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU, or similar)
Experience developing and executing SOPs, test procedures, or quality processes for complex systems
Proficiency in measurement and diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, alignment lasers, calibration targets, optical measurement systems)
Solid foundation in Linux command line and scripting (bash, Python, or similar) for calibration automation, data checks, or workflow tooling
Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills, with a focus on rigor, clarity, and repeatability
Proven ability to work cross-functionally in lab, production, or fleet environments and manage complex workflows
Preferred
Experience with vehicle perception systems or multi-sensor calibration frameworks (e.g., Kalibr, OpenCV calibration tools, ROS-based workflows)
Solid understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, and numerical optimization techniques (e.g., least squares, non-linear optimization libraries like Ceres or g2o)
Experience with photogrammetry or Structure from Motion (SfM)
Familiarity with deep learning-based approaches for sensor calibration
Hands-on experience with camera models (pinhole, fisheye) and LiDAR/radar point cloud processing
Familiarity with software-based calibration pipelines, perception model alignment, or automated sensor validation tooling
Background in hardware automation, test infrastructure design, or scaling calibration throughput
Ability to balance hands-on equipment work with system-level design, tooling ownership, and documentation for large-scale operational rollout
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
Benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
You will also be eligible for various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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